The Young Lawyers League of Nigeria has issued a plea to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to intervene and secure the release of the detained former chairman of the Presidential Reform Task Force, Abdulrasheed Maina, along with his son, Faisal.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Additionally, the group of lawyers has called for a series of measures, including compensation for Maina, a judicial review of his case, and his reinstatement to his former position, aligning with the reinstatement letter issued to him in 2017.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the Abuja Federal Highway Court, the lawyers, represented by their chairman, Emmanuel Ekwe, disclosed that a letter outlining their appeals has been formally submitted to the president through the office of the Secretary-General of the Federation….CONTINUE READING
The lawyers emphasized the urgency of their request, particularly in light of Maina’s deteriorating health. They implored the president to consider their demands based on compassionate and health-related reasons.
The statement conveyed, “In the letter we submitted, we have meticulously outlined our appeals, foremost among them is the lawful presidential intervention to secure Maina’s release from detention.
Given the current precarious state of Nigeria’s economy and the need for funding various projects, including subsidy removal, we believe Maina’s expertise has played a vital role.
The group highlighted Maina’s contributions to the nation’s financial landscape, noting that he facilitated the recovery of substantial amounts for successive administrations.
Under President Goodluck Jonathan, Maina played a pivotal role in recovering N1.3 trillion, and during President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, he contributed to the retrieval of N1.6 trillion.
The lawyers pointed out that Maina’s challenges emerged when it came time to compensate him with the agreed-upon five percent.
The Young Lawyers League emphasized the significance of Maina’s contributions to the economy and appealed to President Tinubu for a just and compassionate resolution to his current predicament.
