), despite court orders. The minister said the constitution gives the government the right to appeal court orders to the level of the Supreme Court. He said during the process of applying for variation of court orders or appealing judgements, the enforcement of that court order can be delayed and this ought not to be termed as disobedience to court orders. In some instances, when persons are released in compliance with court orders, they are re-arrested and detained indefinitely. Malami, however, stated that the decision to release Dasuki and Sowore recently was not based on any international pressure but the prerogative of mercy.

Source: Punch January 02, 2020 09:56 UTC