Defend judiciary against those seeking to compromise justice, APGA urges Nigeriansl

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Edozie Njoku, has urged Nigerians to stand by the judiciary against those intent on compromising justice and undermining its integrity.

During a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Njoku referenced a case brought to FCT High Court 40 (Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/4068/2023) by Chief Victor Oye, who alleged that he should have been remanded at Suleja prison.

However, the court found Oye and Yakubu Mahmood, head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), culpable.

Despite this judgment, instead of adhering to the court’s ruling, the pair have appealed and allegedly boasted of having secured enough judges to nullify the contempt charge.

“Against all odds, Nigerians must stand by the institution of the Judiciary to save it from men and women that are committed to compromising justice to ruin its integrity and sanctity,” Njoku stated.

Chief Njoku expressed concern over the INEC’s stance, stating that such behaviour signifies an internment to competent court orders in Nigeria.

“INEC led by Mahmood, simply wants to prove to the world that it has immunity, powers to pick and anoint National Chairmen for political parties, as well as powers to decide which court order to obey and which one not to obey,” Njoku noted.

He further stressed the crucial role of respecting court orders.

“A court does not make an order in vain; a court order must not be disobeyed. Disobedience to a valid court order undermines the integrity and sanctity of the court,” he recalled.

The APGA chairman also mentioned the judgment of the Appeal Court Kano Division in Suit No: CA/KN/146/2021, which clearly stated that his position as the National Chairman of APGA was what was in contention.