Renowned human rights specialist Professor Chidi Odinkalu has taken great exception to the Supreme Court’s recent election-related decisions. Odinkalu stated that the court’s rulings have weakened the legitimacy of mandates and compromised the integrity of Nigeria’s election process in an interview with Channels Television.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Odinkalu expressed deep concern over the far-reaching consequences of these rulings, highlighting that they affect Nigerians who demand better governance. He emphasized that by condoning elections without proper standards, the Supreme Court has essentially paved the way for flawed electoral processes.
The professor’s remarks come amid growing criticism of the Supreme Court’s handling of election-related cases. Many observers have questioned the court’s role in legitimizing electoral outcomes that are widely perceived as flawed.
Odinkalu further criticized the court for sending a message that elections can be conducted without adhering to standards. He argued that this stance is irresponsible and detrimental to the democratic process in Nigeria.
Hear him: “The Supreme Court is responsible for illegitimate mandate and coming to tell us where money goes is irresponsible of the Supreme Court. What these people do affect as me as a Nigerian and so when I speak as a Nigerian, I don’t yield. It’s irresponsible on one hand to tell us that anything can go as an election, that elections can be conducted without standard”.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
