Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has refuted allegations by the Minority in Parliament that the Attorney-General is exceeding his constitutional mandate by ordering raids, arrests, and investigations into former government officials.

The Minority caucus has accused the Attorney-General of misusing his office, arguing that his primary duty is to provide legal counsel to investigative bodies and assist the courts in the administration of justice.

They assert that his direct involvement in law enforcement operations undermines the principles of due process and the rule of law.

However, speaking in an interview with Citi FM on Monday, 24 March 2025, Dr Srem-Sai dismissed these claims as unfounded.

He emphasised that the Attorney-General’s powers extend beyond mere advisory functions, as established within the country’s legal framework.

“The institutional structure of the Attorney-General should make it clear to anyone interested that the AG is the authority responsible for investigations and prosecutions. Agencies have been established by the state under the constitutional framework, and those powers have been entrusted to the AG,” he stated.

He further argued that the notion of the Attorney-General being a neutral observer, merely overseeing the work of investigative bodies, is a misinterpretation of the law.

“Anyone who suggests that the AG is a neutral arbiter simply observing others at work should reconsider that position by carefully reading the law. It will become evident that such an argument has no legal basis,” he asserted.

Dr Srem-Sai reiterated that the Attorney-General’s role lawfully encompasses both prosecutorial and investigative duties, and he assured the public that the ongoing investigations into former appointees are being conducted within the bounds of the law.