Concerned Citizens Forum of Nigeria (CCFN) on Tuesday held a protest with some activists in Abuja over the Appeal Court ruling that sacked elected members of the National Assembly from Plateau State.JAMB Result
The coalition in a letter to the United States Ambassador, said the rally was to draw the International community’s attention to the alleged threat to democracy and national security in Nigeria.
DAILY POST reports that the letter, which was read to journalists by the Executive Secretary of the coalition, Emmanuel Nicolas, alleged that the judiciary in Nigeria has been “eroded by politicians who had previously boasted about their influence on judges”.
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The letter reads, “The Concerned Citizens Forum of Nigeria writes this letter to bring to the United States of America’s attention the threat to democracy and national security in Nigeria”.
“We are alarmed that with the recent happenings in some parts of Nigeria if urgent steps are not taken to arrest the situation, the country might erupt in crisis due to the brazen display by some politicians.NYSC Portal
“It has also been observed that the independence of the Judiciary in Nigeria has been eroded by politicians who have openly boasted about their influence in the Judiciary. The recent events in Plateau state regarding the outcomes of the election petition tribunals are worrisome.JAMB Portal
“The Ambassador may wish to know that there has been a well-orchestrated plan to use the Judiciary to truncate the wishes of the people of Plateau state in its choice of leaders in parliament and the state government.”
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