Ondo Gov Akeredolu blasts AGF Malami on Amotekun, says it’s not his job to make laws
Ondo Gov Akeredolu says AGF Malami is stepping beyond his bounds by declaring Amotekun illegal.
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In a terse statement he issued on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, Malami had said it isn’t the job of regional governments or the federating units to maintain law and order.
"The setting up of the paramilitary organisation called Amotekun is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law,” Malami said.
In a chat with ChannelsTV, Akeredolu said laws are not made in the office of the AGF.
He added that the AGF can only interpret the laws and advise the federal government on matters relating to the law.
“One thing is clear, laws are not made in the office of the Attorney General; he can only interpret the laws and give positions of government on matters relating to the law.
“When he comes out with relevant portions of the law on the matter, we will consider it and respond adequately as the law stipulates," Akeredolu said.
The Ondo governor also said the six Southwest states are yet to take a position on the federal government’s declaration per Amotekun.
“We have not met, but I can assure you that when we meet, we will adequately respond to the position of the AGF,” he said.
Operation Amotekun was launched on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to complement the efforts of the police and curb rising crime, banditry and kidnapping in the region.
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