The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State in the April election Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has condemned what he described as the denigration of the judiciary by the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, his agents and the Peoples Democratic Party.
Peterside, who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, said “the vilification of an important arm of government like the judiciary by desperate politicians portends grave danger for Nigeria and her budding democracy. “
Both Wike and the PDP have come hard on the judiciary since the governor lost his case at the election petition tribunal and 20 members of the state House of Assembly were also sacked by another tribunal.
Peterside described the disparagement and the ongoing war against the judiciary by Wike and the PDP as a dangerous example that must be checked quickly because of its calamitous consequences.
He said, “The judiciary is a sacred and respected institution. Therefore, any person or persons who openly criticise judges and their rulings obviously have a sinister motive.
“However, it is gratifying to note that people are beginning to fully appreciate the character and temperament of the people we engaged during the last general elections in Rivers State.
“They are obviously finding it difficult to live under due process and the rule of law because they are used to impunity and violence, the two evils that were taken to new heights under the last government.
“If service is really the reason for being in politics, then it is tragic that these politicians are conducting themselves in such a spiteful manner. Nobody is above the law and when people openly and brazenly challenge institutions of state like the judiciary, it sends the wrong signal.”
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