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
“Whether We Like It Or Not, We In The North Are Part Of The Problem Of Nigeria. A Lot Of Us In Northern Nigeria Were Upset When VeryDarkMan Said This, But This Is The Honest Truth. Let’s Look At What Is Happening In Northern Nigeria. We Have One Of The Worst Levels Of Education Anyone Has Ever Seen. Why Have We Not Abolished The Almajiri System? We Also Have The Highest Levels Of Poverty In The Country. Meanwhile, Our Rich And Educated Northerners Have Structured Arewa Society In Such a Way That Only a Few People Can Become Wealthy.” ~ Northern Lady Reacts.
I will humbly beg to interview the following candidates
Mr President (Bola Tinubu)
Alh Atiku Abubakar
Donald Duke
Mr Omoyele Sowore
Mr Adebayo
Mr Goodluck Jonathan
Gov Seyi Makinde
Add to the list and pardon me for any omission
I thank Mr Peter Obi for his interview
“I Physically Went To Court In Chicago To Verify That Bola Tinubu Is a Certified Drug Lord!”
~Reno Omokri, Nigeria's ambassador to Mexico, appointed by the same Tinubu