Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, says Amotekun, a regional security outfit established by governors of the south-west remains illegal.

Malami’s initial position had sparked a nationwide outrage, with some notable southern leaders accusing the federal government of discriminating against the south-west since there were similar outfits in the north.

In a statement on Thursday, the attorney-general of the federation said his position on the scheme has not changed.

“By asking for the state governments of the Southwestern Nigeria to proceed to enact the necessary laws, in justifying the legality of the establishment and operation of Amotekon, Mr. Femi Falana is reaffirming and reiterating the Federal Government’s stance that the establishment of the operation currently is illegal,” the AGF said in a statement which Umar Gandu, his spokesman, issued on his behalf.

“No amount of effort to hide the truth will work. People could be carried away by sentimental or emotional inclinations, but truth remains apparently palpable.

“The bottom line is that the current Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria does not accommodate formation of regional security architecture. This is a fact which is undisputable and undeniable.

“Mr. Falana was prevaricating and circumlocuting using evasive techniques when he was asked by the media to justify the presence of lacuna within the law which could establish or protect the concept of regionalism in any operation in the country. He was unable to supply answer to the question and failed to cite relevant laws that back the argument.”

Malami said the outfit is not backed by any law, whether federal or state, so it cannot be regarded as a legal organisation.

“It is interesting that no matter the situation truth prevails. This arrangement called Amotekun is not backed by any law neither at the State nor at the Federal Government level. Amotekun, therefore, remains unconstitutional and illegal as already indicated,” he said.

“The Federal Government appreciates that legally minded Nigerians have start to eschew emotions by offering legal comments on the matter as against being carried away by other inclinations.”

The statement was issued at a time Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is meeting with south-west governors over Amotekun.
https://www.thecable.ng/just-in-amotekun-remains-illegal-malami-insists

https://www.punchng.com/malami-insists-amotekun-illegal-says-falanas-u-turn-vindicates-fg

https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-fg-maintains-amotekun-is-illegal/

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/breaking-amotekun-remains-illegal-agf-malami-insists/

The state government are working on passing laws to back as we speak.

https://dailypost.ng/2020/01/23/south-west-speakers-declare-support-for-amotekun/

Enough is enough they need to get film him saying these statements live. There's ontradictory news saying the opposite.

Blue3k:
Enough is enough they need to get film him saying these statements live. There's ontradictory news saying the opposite. OP post your source.

Source added....

Cc: iamgrey5

Be guided because AMOTEKUN is watching...

*Hands crossed*

This is a fake news because it has no source as Malami didn't say this

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Malami said the outfit is not backed by any law, whether federal or state, so it cannot be regarded as a legal organisation.

The ultimate solutions is to amend the constitution to allow any tier of government to have their own police force and prisons. It also be smart to amend exclusive list item 2 and 1990 fire arms act. Stop the half measures and just do the hard work.

Ok

Let the 6 state houses of assembly sit tomorrow and unanimously sign it into state laws then we have a real game on!

It should be allowed to stay ......imho

Please I will like to know the source of this News. Else I label it fake.

Well, after the FEC meeting today, the SSA to VP Osinbajo has said that there's agreement between the presidency and the SW governors who held a close door meeting with him afterwards

This is a fake news and people should distance themselves from it as FG and southwest govs just agree on AMOTEKUN following the just concluded meeting which includes the Vice president prof Yemi Osinbajo and all the southwest govs.

Whether you like or not, Amotekun is here to stay forever

This is fake news, the (FG) has agreed on the Amotekun

There's an agreement already between the FG and the SW governors. We await details. As for the "Amotekun is illegal folks" take a chill pill and watch Amotekun become operational.

TShooyie:
There's an agreement already between the FG and the SW governors. We await details. As for the "Amotekun is illegal folks" take a chill pill and watch Amotekun become operational.

It is illegal for now until ratification by the six houses of assembly, which the Govs have promised they will expedite action on.

It isn't fake, you must not use your joylove shooyie and Lydia696 monikers to repeat yourself. Surprised you didn't use your wada3 moniker this time.

Amotekun is good and here to stay!

It is lawful....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt8GRsMatgw

When both FG and SW governors had already agreed to formalise Amotekun

I think the Attorney General is right, there's need to formalize the enabling laws guiding the creation of the security outfit.

References:

It is illegal for now until ratification by the six houses of assembly, which the Govs have promised they will expedite action on.

It isn't fake, you must not use your joylove shooyie and Lydia696 monikers to repeat yourself. Surprised you didn't use your wada3 moniker this time.

Amotekun is good and here to stay!

Lwkmd!!! To you ehnnn you have cracked a big case o...lolz!!!! I don't those names please, get a life and stop monitoring usernames!!!! NL police!!!!

The two facedness & hypocrisy of this evil & satanic government is nauseating.I guess our SW brethren can see that it's not and will never work towards a country with fairness & equity.A fundamental reality remains;
-Has the APC-led regime failed in providing the constitutionally guaranteed security of lives & property? Absolutely yes!
-Does Nigerians have the right to self defense? Yes!

The matter of Amotekun is a well thought out initiative that has been blown out of its original context.

Amotekun is not a paramilitary unit.

Amotekun is found so as to consolidate the already established security parameters.

The Governors have given us there solemn word that they will make certaim that these civilian volunteers arent used for political matters, purely security and defence of our realm against vandals and other nuisances.

Racoon:
The two facedness & hypocrisy of this evil & satanic government is nauseating.I guess our SW brethren can see that it's not and will never work towards a country with fairness & equity.A fundamental reality remains;
-Has the APC-led regime failed in providing the constitutionally guaranteed security of lives & property? Absolutely yes!
-Does Nigerians have the right to self defense? Yes!

Your arguments are dumb and not in relation to the topic at hand.
He just provided facts as to why he said its illegal, give us the laws from the constitution that back the legality of regional security!

If you can't point out such laws( because they don't exist) then kindly shut ur trap... its not by sentiments.