Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has linked the surge in new voters during the 2023 general elections to the perceived intimidation faced by the judiciary.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During an interview on Channels TV Politics, Falana expressed his concerns about the unprecedented pressure and intimidation targeting the judiciary in anticipation of the upcoming judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), also known as the tribunal, scheduled to be delivered in Abuja on Wednesday….CONTINUE READING
He commented, “Many of those participating in the elections are voting for the first time, and they believe, whether rightly or wrongly, that their preferred candidate must be declared the winner. I believe this is the driving force behind these developments.”
Falana noted that while election petitions have been a part of Nigeria’s history since the colonial era, the current situation stands out due to the significant level of pressure and intimidation directed at the judiciary.
He emphasized that the judicial process does not end with the Court of Appeal or the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, as losing parties still have the option to appeal to the Supreme Court. Therefore, he questioned the basis for the ongoing attempts to influence the judicial system.
Falana urged the judges not to succumb to intimidation, emphasizing their responsibility to review the evidence, apply the law, and deliver judgments based on their conviction and legal reasoning.
He reiterated that some parties will win, while others will lose, but those who feel aggrieved by the judgment have the recourse to approach the Supreme Court to challenge any perceived errors made by the Court of Appeal.
