Northern Elders Forum reacts to Kano Appeal Court judgement
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed concern over the recent controversial Court of Appeal judgment sacking Abba Yusuf as Kano State governor. The NEF warned that the trend poses a significant threat to the future of democracy in Nigeria.
In a statement, the NEF’s Convener, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, lamented that such occurrences are disheartening and pose a threat to the future of democracy in Nigeria.
He said that the potential consequences of these actions may ultimately validate the concerns raised by Retired Supreme Court Judge Dajjito Mohammed in his valedictory remarks about corruption and undue compromises within the judiciary.
The NEF called on all levels of the judiciary to uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain impartiality in their decision-making processes. It urged judges to exhibit unwavering integrity and resilience when adjudicating cases, especially those pertaining to elections.
Mr Abdullahi expressed concerns about the current trend that poses a threat of imminent judicial collapse has numerous Implications for constitutional democracy.
The NEF warned that the trend poses a significant threat to the judiciary, the institution responsible for upholding constitutional democracy. He argued that if this trend continues, the nation risks descending into total anarchy.
The NEF also urged relevant authorities to conduct thorough investigations into any allegations of corruption and undue compromise within the judiciary. Any substantiated claims should be swiftly prosecuted, serving as a deterrent to others who may be tempted to taint the judiciary’s reputation.
Finally, the NEF called on the public to remain vigilant as to the direction the nation’s judiciary is headed and not to hesitate to expose any perceived misconduct on the part of the judiciary. It is our firm belief that a strong and incorruptible judiciary is crucial for the development and progress of our great nation.
