There are indications that the Federal Government has not
accepted the stance of the National Assembly on the recent rejection of the
request of President Muhammadu Buhari to amend section 84 (12) of the Electoral
Act, 2022.
According to the Attorney General of the Federation and
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, the government will explore all options
to find a way around it, including going to court or accepting the law as it
is.
His reactions came shortly after the Federal Executive
Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the
Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday.
He noted that the government has three options available,
part of which is to ask the legislators to reconsider their stance, including
approaching the court or accepting the law as it is.
Malami also noted that while it is the responsibility of the
lawmakers to legislate, if it becomes necessary, the Federal Government will
exploit all options available to it.
He stated that the government is yet to take a full stand as
to what it will do on the matter.
Also commenting on the extradition request by the United
States government on DCP Abba Kyari, Malami, insisted that the issue has
generated needless controversies, affirming that the request is still being
processed.
He accused the media of raising undue misunderstanding
around the issue, urging them to get a grip of the facts to avoid creating
confusion.
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