The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of
Justice, Abubakar Malami says there was no legal impediment on him in relation
to the administration oaths.
This followed condemnations trailing the oath he
administered on All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Chairman and Yobe
Governor, Mai Mala Buni at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
The AGF reminded his critics that he is a lawyer, a Senior
Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a legal practitioner.
Malami’s reaction was contained in a statement on Saturday
by Umar Gwandu, his spokesman.
The minister explained that his office exercises dual
functions inclusive of that of Minister of Justice which is a political and advisory
function.
“Administration of justice is one of such functions”, Malami
stated.
He explained that a federation is an embodiment of the
governance inclusive of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary with a
possible expansion to accommodate private, corporate and associated entities.
Malami said it would not be out of place for an AGF to
administer an oath on any one inclusive of the leadership of any political
party whether he belongs to it or not.
“Within the context of the other consideration, a lawyer, a
judge and indeed a private legal practitioner and a commissioner for oath are recognized statutorily as people vested with the power to
administer an oath.”
He said the question that begs for an answer remains whether
there exists any legal impediment on the AGF and Minister of Justice in
relation to the administration of oath being a lawyer and a SAN.
Malami renewed his commitment to discharging constitutional
responsibilities of upholding the democratic culture and compliance with the
rule of law.
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