A political analyst, Barrister Darlington Agomuo has reacted to ongoing public debates surrounding the legal basis for terrorism-related prosecutions in Nigeria, stressing that individuals facing such allegations are not entitled to determine the legitimacy of their own cases.
Agomuo made the remarks during an interview on Voice of the People TV from 2:31, where he addressed recent arguments suggesting that the country lacks adequate legal provisions for trying terrorism offenses.
According to Agomuo, the assertion that Nigeria has no law under which terrorism suspects can be tried is misplaced. He argued that the country’s legislative framework provides clear guidelines on terrorism-related charges and that it is ultimately the responsibility of the courts, not the accused to decide the applicability of those laws.
“When he is saying that there is no law to try terrorism and all that, maybe he doesn’t believe that he is a terrorist. Yes, we can argue that, but you are not the one to decide on your case,” Agomuo said, emphasizing that public commentary cannot override due process.
He reiterated that the rule of law requires all parties to submit to judicial interpretation, noting that any concerns about fairness or legality must be addressed through appropriate legal channels. Agomuo argued that questioning the existence of terrorism laws reflects a broader misunderstanding of Nigeria’s criminal justice system and the principles guiding prosecution.
The analyst further cautioned against politicizing terrorism cases, stating that such narratives could undermine public confidence in the legal system. He insisted that the courts remain the only legitimate arbiters of guilt, innocence, and procedural correctness. View, More,
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