Falana: Judiciary Shouldn’t Sanction 165,000 Voters for Electoral Officers’ Mistakes
Renowned lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, has criticized the recent judicial trend that sanctions voters and deprives them of their rights due to mistakes by electoral officers. Falana called for a review of recent judgments by the Court of Appeal, which sacked governors of opposition parties in Zamfara, Plateau, and Kano states. He argued that it is dangerous to sanction voters for mistakes made by electoral officers and expressed hope that the Supreme Court would review these judgments. Falana had previously emphasized the need for electoral reforms to ensure credible elections in Nigeria.
PDP Urges CJN to Probe APC’s Claim of Judiciary Control
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, to set up a judicial inquest to investigate claims by leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that they control the judiciary. The PDP alleges that the APC boasted of having influence over the judiciary, particularly the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, to favor the ruling party in election cases. The PDP emphasized the need for the judiciary to defend its integrity and called for a thorough investigation into the allegations.
Atiku: APC’s ‘Snatch, Grab, Run’ Agenda Threatens Democracy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its “snatch, grab, and run” agenda, stating that it is detrimental to democracy. Atiku expressed concern over the narrowing range of opposition engagement and the APC’s alleged interference with the judiciary. He raised questions about recent controversial judgments affecting opposition-held states and called for vigilance to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy. Atiku accused the APC of compromising the judiciary and emphasized the importance of a judiciary that upholds justice and the rule of law.
These developments highlight ongoing concerns about the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral and judicial processes, with calls for reforms to ensure transparency and fairness in elections and legal proceedings.
Falana: Judiciary Shouldn’t Sanction 165,000 Voters for Electoral Officers’ Mistakes
Renowned lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, has criticized the recent judicial trend that sanctions voters and deprives them of their rights due to mistakes by electoral officers. Falana called for a review of recent judgments by the Court of Appeal, which sacked governors of opposition parties in Zamfara, Plateau, and Kano states. He argued that it is dangerous to sanction voters for mistakes made by electoral officers and expressed hope that the Supreme Court would review these judgments. Falana had previously emphasized the need for electoral reforms to ensure credible elections in Nigeria.
PDP Urges CJN to Probe APC’s Claim of Judiciary Control
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, to set up a judicial inquest to investigate claims by leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that they control the judiciary. The PDP alleges that the APC boasted of having influence over the judiciary, particularly the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, to favor the ruling party in election cases. The PDP emphasized the need for the judiciary to defend its integrity and called for a thorough investigation into the allegations.
Atiku: APC’s ‘Snatch, Grab, Run’ Agenda Threatens Democracy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its “snatch, grab, and run” agenda, stating that it is detrimental to democracy. Atiku expressed concern over the narrowing range of opposition engagement and the APC’s alleged interference with the judiciary. He raised questions about recent controversial judgments affecting opposition-held states and called for vigilance to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy. Atiku accused the APC of compromising the judiciary and emphasized the importance of a judiciary that upholds justice and the rule of law.
These developments highlight ongoing concerns about the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral and judicial processes, with calls for reforms to ensure transparency and fairness in elections and legal proceedings.
