In a letter addressed to Malami titled, “Re: Why we released Dasuki, Sowore – Malami”, released on Sunday, Falana said Malami lacked such power to proclaim the release of any detained defendant from custody on compassionate grounds. This is as he added that since Sowore and Dasuki had been admitted to bail but detained by the State Security Service for alleged security reasons, there was no reason for the power of prerogative of mercy to be invoked. With profound respect, you have no power to release any detained defendant from custody on compassionate grounds. “With respect, the Federal Government has itself to blame for the needless controversy that has trailed the release of the duo. In the case of Sowore, the State Security Service refused to comply with the order made by Justice Taiwo Taiwo for his release on bail.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 30, 2019 16:52 UTC