The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of
Justice, Abubakar Malami has lambasted Kelechi Madu for his comments after the
arrest of Nnamdi Kanu.
Madu, the Minister of Justice and Solicitor-General of the
Government of Alberta, Canada, attacked Malami over the repatration of the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader.
He called Malami a disgrace to the rule of law, and not
worthy to be an officer of the court.
“He has shown himself to be a bigot who does not understand what it means to live in a pluralistic society governed by the dictates of the rule of law”, Madu’s statement read.
In a rejoinder on Wednesday, Malami called the Candaian
state official ignoramus and eccentric, adding that his views are weird to the
legal profession.
The AGF said it is unfortunate that Madu faulted the
internationally recognized manner through which Nnamdi Kanu who jumped bail was
re-arrested and brought back to face trial.
“It was abundantly clear that bench warrant was lawfully and
judiciously procured through judicial process by a competent court of law,
whose bail condition Nnamdi Kanu breached with impunity.
“There was no illegality in the entire process and the
question of illegality does not even arise. It is a common principle of the law
that he who comes to equity must come with clean hands.”
Malami said Kanu has enjoyed representation by counsel of
his choice and was never denied a right of choice of counsel or recourse to
one, even when he symbolizes a proscribed association (IPOB).
“Where was the so-called Madu when Nnamdi Kanu was inciting
violence against the country? Why, as a lawyer, would Madu support a fugitive
who jumped bail and accused of terrorism and treasonable felony? What stopped
Madu from voicing out dissent on the atrocities of Kanu and their group?
“It is important to educate the likes of Keleche Madu that
both Nigeria (his country of birth) and Canada (where he claims to be
practicing law) are signatories to the Multinational Treaty Agreement where,
among others, fugitive fleeing justice in nations with similar agreement could
be brought back to face justice.
“It is a pity that as a Solicitor General of a province,
Madu failed to keep himself acquainted with the provisions of general laws of
the country where he stays as well as international laws.
“We wish to draw the attention of Madu to the provisions of
Consolidated Act Criminal Code under the Canadian Law R.S., C 1985, c. C-46:1-2
on Treason and other Offences vis:
“46(1) Every one commits high treason who, in Canada: (a)
Kills or attempts to kill Her Majesty or does her any bodily harm tending to
death or destruction, maims or wounds her, or imprisons or restrains her,
(b) Levels war against Canada or does any act thereto; or
(C) Assist an enemy at war with Canada or any armed forces
against whom Canadian Forces are engaged in hostilities, whether or not a state
of war exists between Canada and the country whose forces they are.
46(2) Every one commits treason who, in Canada (a) Use force
or violence for the purpose of overthrowing the government of Canada or a
province;
(b) Without lawful authority, communicates or makes
available to an agent of a state other than Canada, military or scientific
information or any sketch, plan, model, article, note or document of a military
or scientific character that he knows or ought to know may be used by that
state for a purpose prejudicial to the safety of defence of Canada;
(c) Conspires with any person to commit high treason or do
anything mentioned in paragraph;
(d ) Forms an intention to do anything that is high treason
or that is mentioned in paragraph;
(e) Conspires with any person to do anything mentioned in
paragraph (b) or forms an intention to do anything mentioned in paragraph (b)
and manifests intention by and overt act.”
Malami further derided Madu, saying “empty vessel makes
loudest noise.
“We advise the so-called “learned man” to shelve his
arrogance and learn to study the law books before opening his mouth to disgrace
himself before the right thinking members of the society thereby attracting to
himself criticism that may propel doubt about his suitability for the job he
claims to be doing now, after moving out of his country of origin in which he
fails to excel,” the reply concluded.
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