BOMBSHELL! Sheik Gumi’s Friend Alleged Of Funding Bandits Threaten Powerful Consequences, Gives FG 7Days To Immediately Do These
In a bold move, Tukur Mamu, the publisher of Kaduna- based Desert Herald Newspaper, has taken legal action against the Nigerian government, specifically targeting the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). Mamu, through his legal representative, J. J. Usman (SAN), has demanded a retraction for being wrongly profiled and designated as a terrorist financier.
The saga unfolds against the backdrop of the Federal Government’ s unveiling of 15 entities allegedly involved in terrorism financing, a list that included Mamu’ s name. However, Mamu’ s legal counsel contends that the Nigerian Sanctions Committee overstepped its bounds in labeling Mamu without proper legal authority. Moreover, Mamu has been in detention since 2022, facing charges related to terrorism, further complicating the matter.
The letter, dated March 25, 2024, addressed to the AGF, sets forth a seven- day ultimatum for the retraction of Mamu’ s designation as a terrorist financier to avert potential litigation. Usman emphasizes that no court has officially designated Mamu as such, making the Committee’ s actions premature and legally questionable.
Central to Mamu’ s argument is the principle of natural justice and the prohibition of media trials, especially while legal proceedings are ongoing. Mamu’ s ongoing trial, highlighted by the case reference FHCIABJ/CR/96/2023, underscores the inappropriate timing and potential prejudicial impact of the Committee’ s actions.
The letter unequivocally condemns the Committee’ s actions as a violation of fundamental rights and calls for an immediate retraction of the publication. Failure to comply, the letter warns, will result in Mamu seeking redress through the legal system to address the injustice he faces.
This development sheds light on broader concerns surrounding the administration of justice in Nigeria. The clash between the Nigerian Sanctions Committee’ s actions and legal due process raises questions about accountability and the protection of individuals’ rights, even in the face of serious allegations.
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Furthermore, Mamu’s case underscores the delicate balance between national security imperatives and safeguarding individual liberties. While combating terrorism remains a paramount concern for the government, it must be done within the confines of the law to prevent overreach and potential miscarriages of justice.
As Mamu awaits a response from the AGF, the outcome of this legal battle will likely have far-reaching implications for both press freedom and the rule of law in Nigeria. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding legal principles and protecting individuals’ rights, even in the most challenging circumstances.
