- Attorney General Fagbemi urges judiciary and legislature to resist efforts hindering government operations, emphasizing rule of law importance
- Fagbemi criticizes individuals obtaining spurious injunctions to disrupt government processes, emphasizing need for separation of powers adherence
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called upon the judiciary and legislature to reject any endeavours to obstruct the government.
Speaking at the hybrid refresher course for judges and Khadis in Abuja, titled “Strengthening the Synergy Between the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary Under the Rule of Law – Executive Perspective,” Fagbemi emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law.
Under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, the event occurred at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja.
Fagbemi, through his media aide, Kamarudeen Ogundele, criticized instances where private individuals attempted to derail government procurement processes or other governmental procedures by seeking spurious injunctions through the courts.
Highlighting the constitutional principle of separation of powers, Fagbemi stressed the importance of each arm of government adhering to its designated functions to prevent arbitrary abuses of power.
He underscored the significance of an independent and efficient court system in upholding the rule of law, cautioning that any failure on the part of the judiciary could lead to chaos and disorder.
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