By Ibrahim Ramalan
Abuja
A Federal High Court in Abuja has extended till Monday, November 23, the summon issued against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Alhaji Abubakar Malami, to appear physically in court to explain the siege still laid on the Abuja residence of the Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col Sambo Mohammed Dasuki (rtd).
The extension of the date till November 23, by Justice Adeniyi Ademola, was at the instance of the new Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mr. Taiwo Abidogun.
Abidogun, who was in court for the first time on Dasuki’s legal action, had informed Justice Ademola that the Attorney-General of the Federal (AGF) and Minister of Justice had yet to assume office.
The Solicitor General claimed that the AGF would assume office on Wednesday and would be briefed on the Dasuki’s court action between Thursday and Friday and urged the court to grant them permission to appear in the court next Monday.
He informed Justice Ademola that the Federal Ministry of Justice had tremendous respect for court and the rule of law and will not do anything to undermine court powers.
The application which was not opposed by Dasuki’s lawyers, led by Mr. Joseph Daudu, prompted the adjournment till next Monday.
The Minister who had just been inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari will also explain to the court why an order of the court made on November 3, permitting Dasuki to travel abroad for medical attention was violated.
Justice Ademola had last Friday issued summon against the AGF following complaints by Dasuki’s lawyers, Mr. Joseph Daudu, that the order of the court made since November 3, had not been allowed to be implemented by operatives of the Department State Security (DSS).
“If you have any further issue with him, let him go for his medical check-up and come back. It is the duty of all Nigerians to ensure that court orders are obeyed,” he said.
Hearing of the suit has been scheduled for November 23.
