Pardons, Clemency, and the Death of Moral Clarity
Lateef Fagbemi, Nigeria's Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has been in office since August 2023. As a senior advocate, equivalent to a King's Counsel in the UK, he has demonstrated exceptional lawyering skills, particularly in election matters.
His notable victories in high-profile electoral disputes culminated in a significant win in 2023, where he led a team of lawyers to persuade the Supreme Court to uphold the presidency award to Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This achievement likely contributed to his appointment as the country's top law officer.
His lawyering skills became more pronounced with his dexterity over election matters.
Author's summary: Lateef Fagbemi's rise to Attorney-General.