Tunde Oyesina 
A rights activist, Mbang Confidence, has urged the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to discontinue the trial of some #Endbadgovernance protesters currently ongoing across the country.
In a statement, Mbang pleaded with the AGF to exercise the glory of his office in entering a ‘Nolle Prosequi’ in favour of the defendants. The latin word “nolle” is roughly translated as “will no longer” and ‘’prosequi’’ is latin for “prosecute”. What Does Nolle Prosequi mean? The latin phrase is simply a lawyer talk for “case dismissed.”
According to him, “the powers of the AGF are three cogent reasons why the trial should be discontinued;. “Section 174(1) of the 1999 Constitution deals with the prosecutorial powers of the Attorney General of the Federation. The section provides that the Attorney-Gencase in any court and decide whether to go on with it or not.
“Therefore, we hereby call on the AGF to exercise his discretion towards the discontinuance of the trial. The AGF can exercise his powers subject to public interest alone. In other words, the AGF is a god unto himself, he is answerable to no other person other than his master and parliament alone”, the statement reads.
The protesters’ trial commenced on the 2nd of September, 2024 across some states including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The matter was reportedly instituted at the Federal High Court before Justice Emeka Nwite against 10 out of 124 arrested protesters in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/ CR/454/2024 Between Inspector General Of Police.
Micheal Tobiloba Adaramoye (Aka Lenin) & 9 Ors. The offense for which the protesters were charged borders on treason, intent to destabilize Nigeria, conspiracy to commit felony, rioting and disturbing public peace, mutiny and inciting Nigerians against the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
