PDP Leader Accuses APC of Judicial Intimidation, Presidency Responds With Denial

A prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Public Communications Assistant to Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, has raised serious allegations against the All-Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of intimidating and harassing the judiciary.

The claims came after PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku, expressed concerns about potential efforts to manipulate the judiciary and undermine the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC).

In response to Atiku’s allegations, the presidency has labeled them as an attempt to blackmail the judiciary and dismissed them as “spurious and wild….CONTINUE READING

However, during an interview with Arise News, Shaibu strongly criticized the presidency’s response, calling it “unpresidential” and contrary to the government’s claimed commitment to the rule of law and democracy.

Shaibu further argued that the PDP’s concerns were rooted in observations of the APC’s past actions during the 2019 elections, where they were accused of influencing the judiciary.

He stressed the need for vigilance and urged Nigerians, security agencies, and the chief justices of the courts to be alert and resist any attempts to compromise the judiciary’s integrity.

On the other hand, Musa Sarkin Adar, a lawmaker representing Goronyo/Gada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, dismissed the allegations against the ruling party as attempts to blackmail the president and APC by those who contested and lost the election.

He encouraged other presidential candidates to collaborate with President Tinubu and focus on nation-building.

As the political tensions continue, the spotlight remains on the judiciary’s independence and the need for fair and transparent electoral processes.