By Aminu Garko
Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), a civil society organization, on Friday cautioned President Bola Tinubu to ensure the rule of law prevails, for the survival of the nation hard earn democracy.
Mr President the action of a serving Federal High Judge in Kano pose a great threat to our nation hard earn democracy.
Waiya criticized Justice Amobeda for delivering judgment on an Islamic holiday, disregarding cultural sensitivities and sparking tensions in Kano.
This situation raises concerns about the judicial system’s integrity and its impact on democratic processes.
We strongly criticized a federal judge’s ruling that blocks the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission from conducting local government elections.
The group, a coalition of CSOs, scholars, democracy advocates, and entrepreneurs from all six geopolitical zones, rejected the Federal High Court’s decision.
According to reports, the judge’s ruling contradicts the Supreme Court’s directive to hold elections before the end of October.
This has sparked concerns about the integrity of the judicial system and its impact on democratic processes.
The CSO’s reaction highlights the growing tension between the judiciary and the executive arms of government in Kano State.
It’s essential to ensure that the rule of law prevails, especially considering the implications for the state’s development and democratic processes.
