ADC Warns Government Agents To Hands Off ADC Judicial Matters

ADC warns government agents to hands off ADC Judicial matters, says government agents are pressuring justice Nwite to recuse himself…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the federal government to hands off judicial matters and immediately cease all alleged attempts to interfere in the ongoing case involving Nafiu Bala Gombe through covert pressure on Hon. Justice Nwite to recuse himself from the matter.

The party said it has uncovered a disturbing plot by desperate forces within the corridors of power to frustrate the course of justice by mounting pressure on Justice Nwite to step aside from the case so that it can be reassigned to judges perceived to be pliable and politically compliant.

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This sinister plot, if allowed to stand, represents a direct assault on the integrity of the judiciary and a dangerous escalation in the ongoing attempts to weaponise state institutions against the opposition.

Information available to the ADC Legal Team indicates that despite the fact that the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment has not yet been released or formally communicated to the trial court, the matter has curiously been fixed before Justice Nwite for May 8, 2026.

We have credible reasons to believe that this unusual haste is part of a calculated scheme to force Justice Nwite into recusing himself, thereby creating an opening for the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to transfer the matter to judges allegedly considered more amenable to political influence.

This development runs contrary to both the spirit and letter of the directives earlier issued by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, which ordered an accelerated hearing of the matter by the substantive trial judge.

Any attempt to remove the case from Justice Nwite, whether by administrative manipulation, intimidation, blackmail, or coordinated pressure, amounts to a deliberate interference in the due administration of justice.

We must state unequivocally that judicial recusal is not a toy for political convenience. It is an extraordinary measure guided by law, facts, and established judicial principles, not by whispers from desperate political actors seeking favourable outcomes through the backdoor.

Even where petitions exist against a judicial officer, due process demands that all parties be notified and heard before any decision is taken. A judge does not abandon his constitutional duty merely because vested interests have manufactured allegations against him.

What is unfolding before Nigerians is an alarming attempt to bend the judiciary into an annex of partisan politics. The growing desperation to procure “friendly courts” and “convenient judges” poses a grave danger not only to opposition parties, but to the survival of constitutional democracy itself.

We therefore call on the National Judicial Council (NJC), the Chief Justice of Nigeria, and all men and women of conscience within the judiciary to urgently intervene and halt this dangerous descent into judicial compromise.

The ADC further calls on the National Judicial Council (NJC), the international community, and diplomatic missions in Nigeria to pay close attention to these dangerous developments and impress it upon the Nigerian government that democracy cannot survive where courts are manipulated to serve partisan interests.

The independence of the judiciary remains the bedrock of every democratic society, and any attempt by state actors to intimidate judges, influence judicial assignments, or interfere in politically sensitive cases strikes at the very heart of constitutional governance. Nigeria must not be allowed to slide into an era where justice is no longer determined by law, but by the whims of those who wield political power.

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The collapse of democratic order in Nigeria’s First and Second Republics, as well as the tragic subversion of the June 12 mandate, cannot be discussed without reference to the shameful roles played by certain reckless judicial actors who wore the robes of judges by day and the garments of politicians by night.

Those currently entrusted with the sacred responsibility of administering justice must resist every attempt to drag the judiciary into the muddy waters of political conspiracy.

The judiciary must remain the last hope of the common man, and not the last refuge of desperate politicians terrified of justice.
Nigeria’s democracy is too fragile to survive another season of judicial recklessness.

Signed:

Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
African Democratic Congress
Abuja
7th May, 2026

IGP Disu Visits EIB Group, As Part Of Ongoing Efforts To Strengthen NPF Technological, Operational Capabilities

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, paid a working visit to EIB Group, led by its Chairman, Dr. Bright Echefu, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force’s technological and operational capabilities.

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During the visit, the IGP toured key facilities including EIB Stratoc Limited, Idu (surveillance solutions), Poctova(security uniform production), Briech UAS, Kuje (drone manufacturing), and Giga Forensics, Idu (forensic and interception solutions).

IGP Disu Visits EIB Group

The visit underscored the Force’s commitment to leveraging innovative technologies and strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance intelligence gathering, forensic capacity, and overall policing effectiveness in addressing contemporary security challenges

Ola Olukoyede Charges Students On Integrity In Abuja

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Thursday, May 7, 2026, charged students of J.K Peoples Comprehensive Academy to imbibe the spirit of integrity, honesty and accountability in their daily lives and shun all forms of corruption and cybercrime.

He made the call in Abuja when officers of the Commission launched an Integrity Club at the school.

Olukoyede, who spoke through the Head, Radio Unit of the EFCC, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Nwanyinma Okeanu reiterated the need for committed action against corruption owing to the devastating consequences of the menace in Nigeria.

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He stated that corruption was responsible for the stagnation, retardation, distortion and dislocation of growth and development in our nation. He charged them to understand the havocs being wrecked on the nation by corrupt practices and make concerted efforts to confront them.

“As students, you need to have deeper insights into the havoc being wrecked on our nation by the monster of corruption. In its simplest description, corruption is the compromise of rules, regulations, policies, standards and directive principles of running a system. It is deliberate use of public opportunities, resources and privileges for private gains. In any system where corruption holds sway, no progress of any kind can be made. Nigeria is in its present state owing to the cumulative effects of corrupt practices”, he said.

He took time to explain the various typologies of fraudulent dealings the EFCC is tackling. They include money laundering, embezzlement, forgery, advance fee fraud, contract scam, employment scam, land and property fraud, tax fraud, internet fraud, stealing, bribery, procurement fraud, banking fraud, among others. “All these crimes are variants of corrupt practices. Every form of internet fraud, such as romance scam, business email compromise, hacking, impersonation, forex scam and others are corrupt practices and must not be found among you”, he said.

Also Speaking, Head Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE11 Aisha Muhammed, reiterated the role children can play in the fight against corruption and cybercrime. She charged them to imbibe the spirit of integrity and shun all forms of corruption and other societal menace.

“Children are very important in the fight against corruption. What we are doing now is the preventive mandate of the EFCC and do you know why? You are the future of Nigeria. We have to mould you from now, we have to tell you the good, bad and the ugly. When we tell you all these, we also have to direct your perspective and position because you are an important stakeholder in this fight”, she said.

She further called on the students to shun all forms of corruption urging them to say “No” when the need arises, adding that through these interactions and enlightenment, students can learn how to say no.

“Continuing, Mohammed pointed out that, “You have to learn to say No, and one way to say No is for us to talk to you by creating an integrity club here for you to voice out. We try to instil the spirit of integrity in you, talk to you about societal menaces that are happening, new trends in cybercrime and we want you to be our partners, help us fight against corruption because your voices matter.”

Speaking on behalf of the School management, Patron of the school, Chijoke Okoro, appreciated the effort of the EFCC in installing the spirit of good moral conduct in the students and finding the school worthy for the establishment of an Integrity Club.

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“We deeply appreciate your enlightenment lecture and your efforts towards establishing the Integrity Club in our school. The lessons and values you have imbibed in us today on integrity, honesty and accountability and the danger of corruption will surely leave a lasting impact on our students and staff.

It is our prayer that God will continue to strengthen and guide the EFCC in its mission of building a corrupt free society and inspiring young people to become responsible leaders of tomorrow’, he said.

Head Boy of the school, Marwan Aliyu, stated that the presence of the EFCC demonstrated its commitment to shaping the younger generation into responsible citizens who will stand against corruption and uphold truth and transparency in all areas of life.

He expressed optimism that the knowledge and values of anti-corruption will impact on the students positively and influence their character, academic life and future leadership roles.