Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative (NYAGGI), a civil society organization, has made an appeal to the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations and
Upholding democratic values, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should resolutely abstain from meddling with the Kogi State governorship election tribunal’s ruling.
In a declaration headed “Exposing Attempts to Subvert Judicial Integrity in Kogi State Governorship Tribunal,” which was signed by the National President of NYAGGI, Comrade Shuaibu Abdulkadir, on Tuesday, the group insisted that, justice must prevail, regardless of the consequences, in order to rectify the alleged electoral malpractice in the last governorship election in Kogi State.
According to him, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a stalwart of democratic principles, must resist any temptation to interfere with the judgment of the Kogi State Tribunal.
“Despite the potential turmoil that may ensue, we steadfastly affirm that justice must prevail. The irrefutable evidence of electoral malpractice, including manipulation, over-voting, and voter inducement across Kogi State’s regions, demands redress.
“The charade of democracy masquerading as an election warrants scrutiny, for it undermines the very essence of our democratic ethos.
“In our unwavering pursuit of a society founded on fairness, equity, and righteousness, we pledge our steadfast commitment to democratic ideals. May justice triumph, heralding a brighter future for Kogi State and the entirety of our beloved Nigeria.”
Abdulkadir urged the judges to stand up for the country’s democracy without wavering in the face of fear or partiality.
