ADC Crisis: Don't set Nigeria on fire - Imansuagbon condemns court judgment, urges global intervention
Former Senate President, David Mark, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, are facing a crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party following a Federal High Court ruling nullifying the party's leadership.
Imansuagbon's Reaction
Former ADC chieftain, Barrister Ken Imansuagbon, expressed deep concern over the Federal High Court ruling and urged the international community to intervene to prevent the crisis from escalating.
The Federal High Court presided over by Justice Peter Lifu nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party following the dispute over the party's presidential candidate selection process.
Imansuagbon's Predictions
Imansuagbon, however, expressed confidence that the judgement will not hold up on appeal and urged the Supreme Court to intervene.
The former governorship aspirant believes that the judgement is a desperate attempt to keep the party off the ballot for the 2023 elections.
Imansuagbon's Call for Global Intervention
Imansuagbon called on the international community to intervene in the crisis to prevent Nigeria from being set ablaze by the crisis.
The former ADC chieftain warned that the crisis could lead to a situation where Nigeria could be set ablaze, urging the international community to rise up and prevent such a scenario.
Imansuagbon on Atiku
Imansuagbon, however, urged Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, to maintain his stance as the presidential candidate of the ADC for the 2023 elections.
The former Senate President stated that Atiku Abubakar remains the only hope for Nigeria’s progress and urged him to remain steadfast in his role as the party's presidential candidate.
Imansuagbon on the Judiciary
Imansuagbon also criticized the judiciary, stating that it is under political pressure.
The former ADC chieftain expressed concern about the judiciary being compromised, stating that the judiciary is under political pressure.
Imansuagbon on the Federal Government
Imansuagbon accused the Federal Government of attempting to cripple the opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), by manipulating the judiciary.
The former Senate President accused the Federal Government of trying to cripple the opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), through the judiciary.
Imansuagbon on Atiku
Imansuagbon urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to remain steadfast as the presidential candidate of the ADC for the 2023 elections.
"We have a clear candidate in Atiku Abubakar, who is the only hope for Nigeria’s progress. The judiciary must be allowed to do its job without political interference," Imansuagbon said.
Imansuagbon on the Judiciary
Imansuagbon expressed concern about the judiciary being compromised, stating that the judiciary is under political pressure.
"The judiciary is under political pressure, and this is a dangerous situation that could lead to a crisis. We must not allow the judiciary to be manipulated by the Federal Government,” Imansuagbon said.
Imansuagbon on the Federal Government
Imansuagbon accused the Federal Government of attempting to cripple the opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), through the judiciary.
"The Federal Government is trying to manipulate the judiciary to cripple the opposition party, the ADC, and this is unacceptable. We must not allow the Federal Government to manipulate the judiciary for political gains,” Imansuagbon said.
Imansuagbon on the Federal Government
Imansuagbon accused the Federal Government of trying to manipulate the judiciary to undermine the opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), through the judiciary.
<h2<p><small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>"The Federal Government is trying to manipulate the judiciary to undermine the opposition party, the ADC, and this is unacceptable. We must not allow the Federal Government to manipulate the judiciary for political gains,” Imansuagbon said.
