CSOs warn against attacks on judiciary 

A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has thrown its weight behind the judiciary in Nigeria, saying it has lived up to its expectations by Nigerians.

This is as the coalition made up of the Northern Christian Civil Rights Movement; the African Patriots; and the Guardians of Democracy among others, warned against blackmail and other attacks on the judiciary would not be condoned.

Addressing journalists in Abuja during a protest held in front of the Court of Appeal on Thursday,  the convener of Guardians of Democracy, Mr. Adamu Kabir commended the judiciary for the recent judgments in various election petitions.

He said, “Today, we stand united to celebrate the triumph of the judiciary over the nefarious attempts by political parties to manipulate and undermine the rule of law.

“However, we, the Guardians of Democracy, stand firm in our belief in the judiciary’s ability to uphold the rule of law and deliver justice for all Nigerians.

“In recent months, his group witnessed a disturbing trend of attempts to undermine the judiciary.

“These attempts have come from various quarters, including politicians, lawyers, and even members of the public. These individuals have sought to influence the judiciary’s decisions “through intimidation, bribery, and even threats of violence.”

On his part, the convener, Northern Christian Civil Rights Movement, Tobias Ogbe, noted that the case of Plateau presents a vivid example of how politicians selfishly heat the polity and end up causing conflict in the country.

He added that the enterprise must stop, and those responsible must desist from such ignoble endeavors.