The Nigerian Youths in Politics, a prominent group, has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to swiftly sanction Kano State Attorney General, Haruna Dederi, over his allegations that the Appeal Court justices involved in the judgment on the state’s governorship election were compromised.
Magaji Alidu, the National President of the group, conveyed this message during a press conference held in Abuja on Sunday.
Alidu emphasized the need for immediate sanctions to preserve the integrity of the legal profession, expressing concern about the negative impact on the image of the justices who delivered the judgment.
He stated, “The Attorney General of Kano State who is a lawyer also joined in the bastardisation of the image of the Honourable Justices who delivered judgment of the Kano State governorship appeal.
Such action is highly unprofessional and requires immediate sanction by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), in order to retain the integrity of the legal profession.”
Alidu cautioned against negative campaigns orchestrated by the NNPP (New Nigerian People’s Party) and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State.
The group underscored the importance of upholding the sanctity of the judiciary and warned against attempts to undermine its credibility.
Addressing political actors, especially those well-versed in the law, the group emphasized that the judiciary is a sacred institution that must not be compromised.
Alidu further noted, “The Supreme Court is their target; they are castigating the Appeal Court Justices to blackmail the Honourable Justices of the Supreme Court to subvert justice.
Democracy has come of age, and the judiciary is not cash and carry as the Attorney General of Kano State portrays.”
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