Lokoja Judgment: An Unnecessary Serious Setback for Nigerian Democracy
Today was an exceptionally busy day. I left Lagos in the early hours for Emekuku, where I visited the School of Nursing Sciences, an institution I have consistently supported over the years. It was gratifying to inspect projects funded through my previous interventions, including the school’s computer laboratory. Such investments reaffirm my belief that education remains one of the strongest foundations for national development.
From there, I attended the 80th birthday celebration of the Emeritus Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Dr Anthony Obinna, whose commitment to justice, peace, and the common good has inspired many, before proceeding to Madonna University for another engagement.
It was at Madonna University that I received the court news of the Lokoja court rulings through my brother, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Every Nigerian committed to the country’s progress should be deeply concerned. This judgment represents another setback for our democracy and the institutions upon which our future depends.
It is regrettable that some who claim to champion democracy now appear determined to weaken the very institutions that sustain it. In doing so, they are undermining public confidence and endangering the future of millions of Nigerians.
The legislature and the judiciary are increasingly being drawn into this pattern of institutional decline. Democracy cannot thrive where institutions lose their independence and credibility.
Those who seek to weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations will not ultimately prevail. When a similar situation recently affected the ADC, I condemned it without hesitation. I do so again today because my position has always been guided by principle.
My concern is not about who becomes President. My concern is that Nigeria works. Our politics must move beyond the quest for power and focus instead on building a united nation founded on justice, strong institutions, the rule of law, and equal opportunity. That is the Nigeria we owe ourselves and the one we must leave for future generations.
I therefore urge all well-meaning Nigerians to rise above partisan interests and defend our democracy. The survival of our institutions is inseparable from the survival of our nation. It's when we work together that a new Nigeria of our dream is made POssible. -PO
Dickson, Obi, Kwankwaso have a historic opportunity not because they are special but because providence may have decided to grease the machine of Nigeria’s democracy through their partnership. They have a duty to posterity to keep their eyes on the ball. This is how men are made
INEC gave the APC the login to their database.
Wike’s assistant has revealed how they shut down the IREV. They are running INEC at the backend. Joash Amupitan is compromised!
Any result he declares will be REJECTED!
INEC will set Nigeria on fire. Mallam El-Rufai is in detention. He was arrested for allegedly tapping the cell phone of the NSA. Wike’s assistant has committed a much heavier crime.
Lere Olayinka has compromised INEC server.
If Lere is not immediately picked up by the DSS for publishing a classified information, then Nigerians will take it that INEC is working for the APC. In the meantime, Professor Joash Amupitan MUST tender his resignation.
This is the second time he has been caught showing his partisanship & obvious bias. Amupitan is in close association with the APC.
INEC is far from independent. Delaying the inevitable would only lead to events that may jeopardize the fragile demoCrazy in Nigeria. A compromised umpire cannot conduct a general election. People should know when to quit! 😡
YOUTH CORPERS, there is no job after NYSC under APC.
You’re too educated to be paid to help them rig elections.
APC rewards illiterates over you. Look at Lege, McOluomo etc.
Do the right thing, Nigerians have abandoned the courts, they want instant judgement. USE YOUR HEAD!
@jrnaib2 Who is this guy supporting, cos every day is Obi this Obi that, guy don't tell me your candidate, because of you I have been following Obi to know why you are obsessed with him.
-Data Boys: "Peter Obi was a failure as governor. He achieved nothing in Anambra state."
-Lagos Business School reeling out Peter Obi's achievements as governor👇👇👇
Bolaji Abdullahi is smart by half. He claims to have submitted the ADC register on the 29th of April, but failed to realize that INEC removed the ADC chairman's name and secretary from their website. INEC didn't recognise the ADC party as of 29th April. Why claim submission?
PDP rigged against Obi, and he responded by going to court quietly. No noise, no threats of violence.
When he got wind that the House was planning to impeach him, still no drama, no intimidation. Even after he was impeached, he stepped aside calmly without unleashing chaos, then went to court and reclaimed his mandate.
That’s Obi for you, someone who believes firmly in doing things the right way through the rule of law. Since 1999, it’s hard to point to many governors who didn’t rely on thugs or miscreants to push their agenda. Obi stands out in that regard.
We can’t keep electing rogues and expect a better Nigeria.
@the_beardedsina@xEmman0 Engagement is that you, never knew you are you see the ruling party as Dove, while obidents are bullies, omo abeg shift one side ..