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Jubilation as AGF Malami Validates Operation Amotekun
Jubilation as Malami withdrawn his statement of tagging Operation Amotekun unlawful.
Attorney-General of the Federation, AbubakarMalami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Thursday, decreased to oppose South-West Governors over ‘Operation Amotekun’.
At a press rundown held after the Governors had actually consulted with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, with Malami in participation, Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu stated at no time had the federal government stated Amotekun unlawful.
The Attorney-General “was misinterpreted”, Akeredolu stated.“It is so clear. At no time did the government want to stop Amotekun. So there is no problem.”
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When prodded by press reporters to react to Akeredolu’s comment, Malami reacted by stating that“the record has been set straight by His Excellency, I have nothing to add.”
Earlier this month, the workplace of the Attorney-General had actually launched a statement stating“The setting up of the paramilitary organization called ‘Amotekun’ is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law.”
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