SAN FRANCISCO, June 02, (THEWILL) – The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bensouda, has urged Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to ensure that the law must not be silent in Nigeria especially in times of war and conflict.
Bensouda said this on Friday, at the end of a two-day visit to Nigeria’s capital during which she met with Osinbajo; Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mansur Dan Ali, the Minister of Defence; and Taiwo Abidogun, the Solicitor General.
She discussed state cooperation and the status of the ongoing preliminary examination of the situation in Nigeria by the office of the prosecutor of the ICC as Osinbajo and Onyeama reaffirmed Nigeria’s firm commitment to the ICC and the fight against impunity for Rome Statute crimes.
Bensouda emphasized the importance of ensuring accountability for Rome Statute crimes, adding: “during war and conflict, the law must not remain silent. Justice must be done and seen to be done to ensure accountability and to prevent future crimes.”
She thanked the Acting President for Nigeria’s strong diplomatic support as well as cooperation with respect to the ongoing preliminary examination conducted by the Office.
Responding, the Acting President welcomed the prosecutor’s visit and underscored the need to increase awareness in Nigeria about the mandate and activities of the court.
Bensouda later held productive meetings with civil society organisations and engaged with victims of alleged Rome Statute crimes committed in Nigeria.
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