In a fervent plea for judicial accountability, according to a report by VANGUARD News, Chief Olabode George, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and the National Judicial Council to rein in Justice James Omotosho.
This call to action comes in the wake of a contentious ruling that has thrown a wrench into the PDP’s plans for its national convention, a pivotal event scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan.
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, George expressed deep concerns over the implications of Justice Omotosho’s October 31 decision, which has prompted the postponement of the highly anticipated convention.
He characterized the ruling as a potential “recipe for anarchy,” suggesting that it not only violates established judicial principles but also undermines the integrity of internal party governance.
George’s remarks draw attention to a significant legal precedent set by the Supreme Court, which has consistently held that matters related to the internal workings and elections of political parties should be beyond the purview of judicial review.
This ruling, George argues, represents a dangerous precedent that, if left unchallenged, could destabilize Nigeria’s democracy.
“This is judicial rascality and a clear attempt to truncate democracy in the largest Black nation on earth,” George asserted, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. He urged the CJN and the National Judicial Council to take immediate action against what he perceives as an overreach of judicial power.
The fallout from the ruling has been alarming, with reports indicating that it has emboldened certain security operatives to invade the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja. George condemned this action as an unlawful act carried out in collusion with a minority faction within the party.
He described the presence of uniformed personnel in the private chambers of a political party as a stark violation of democratic norms and an infringement on the constitutional right to freedom of association.
In light of these troubling developments, George has called upon the Federal Government and the leadership of security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged invasion and to withdraw any personnel involved.
His concerns echo a broader fear that the current political climate bears a resemblance to past crises, particularly the Western Region crisis of 1962 and the 1983 Ondo crisis. View, More,
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