Obi
By Tony Ejimakor, Abuja
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Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has again decried the rule of might currently ongoing in Rivers State, warning that those who swore to oath to defend the constitution and uphold the rule of law are brazenly violating it and putting the nation’s match to deepen democracy in mortal danger.
Obi stated in his verified X handle that the release of the of the suspended monthly allocation to a Sole Administrator was in contravention of the ruling of the Supreme Court which expressly barred the Central Bank and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing the allocation until a properly constituted state assembly passes appropriation bill.
He warned further that by sidestepping the orders of the Supreme Court, officials of present administration have set a dangerous precedent that impinges on the very existence of the nation.
Obi insisted pronouncememt of the apex court is not a suggestion.
“What is happening in the country today as it relates to River State is an aberration, unknown to our Constitution and must be condemned by every discerning mind.
“What we are witnessing in Rivers State is a brazen disobedience and disregard for the rule of law and our democratic principles. The decision to release statutory allocations to an appointed Sole Administrator, despite a standing order of the Supreme Court, is not just unlawful — it is a direct challenge to the authority of the highest court of our country.
“The Supreme Court had explicitly barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) from releasing these funds until a properly constituted House of Assembly passes a valid Appropriation Act. Yet, we see a situation where this order is being ignored. This raises serious moral intentions, and questions of what is happening in Rivers State.
“By disregarding the judgment of the Supreme Court, those involved are setting a dangerous precedent. The CBN and AGF, institutions meant to uphold the law, should not be complicit in this disregard for our judiciary. We cannot build a nation where those who swore oaths to uphold our constitution and obey the laws are doing the opposite.
“This is about more than just Rivers State; it is about protecting the very fabric of our democracy, and our existence as a nation.
“A country cannot function where the rule of law is trampled upon, where the separation of powers is disregarded, and where judicial decisions are treated as mere suggestions. If we continue this way, we are undermining the future of our democracy. We must choose to do the right thing — to respect the law and uphold the principles that bind us as a nation.
“A new Nigeria is POssible”
