‘Stop making inciting statement against the judiciary in S-east- Ex- APC boss tells leaders

By Chinelo Kodilichukwu  Enugu 

The immediate past Chairman of the All progressives Congress APC Enugu state,  Ben Nwoye, has enjoined political leaders in the party, especially from  South East region to exercise caution in their public comments capable of inciting members against the judiciary.

The Nations News Nigeria reports the party has been rocked with crisis, which according to findings led to the recent suspension of it’s  chairman, Ugochukwu Agballa in the state.

Nwoye, a former Federal Commissioner, spoke against the backdrop of a recent controversial statement credited to the Southeast zonal  National Vice Chairman of APC, Ijeomah Arodiogbu, who vowed that  the party will petition the National Judicial Council NJC, over an order made by an Enugu High Court restraining  the suspended Chairman Agballah, from parading himself as the APC Chairman in Enugu State.

Recall that Arodiogbu, had in the said statement, talked hard on the judge that gave the order, accusing him of alleged compromise.

The former, Enugu APC boss, insisted and emphasized that no individual is above the law, especially leaders who command significant influence.

 Nwoye,  frowned at  the statement by Arodiogbu, pointing out  that such comment which seems to be challenging legal rulings is not good for the nation’s democracy, warning that such  could provoke dangerous responses from the public.

“When political leaders assume the role of judges and make statements that defy legal principles, thereby encouraging the public to act outside the law, it becomes a serious issue.

He maintained that “Obeying the law should not be conditional or based on personal interests; it is a duty we must uphold regardless of whose interests are at stake,” Nwoye stated.

The former APC Chairman  equally  harped that as a national vice chairman, Arodiogbu is expected to act as a guiding figure within the party, positing that  “It is not within his right or discretion to unilaterally interpret constitutional matters.”

“The court has already ruled that Ugochukwu Agballah and certain others are no longer authorized to carry out their duties, and they are barred from accessing APC properties. Any statement from a leader like Arodiogbu that contradicts this ruling only serves to sow seed of  discord in Enugu State,” ..

 He  therefore, advised APC leaders, irrespective  of their factional affiliations, to be more responsible in their public discourse or comments. 

The APC Chieftain  called on security operatives  in the state to heighten their vigilance and ensure proper  protection around the state  Acting Chairman of the  APC, Chief Alphonsus Nwafor, as well as the Enugu High Court  presiding judge who issued the injunction, and all APC properties in the state.

Nwoye, equally urged the political leaders to refrain from heating up the politic, both in Enugu and elsewhere for the interest of the nation’s ongoing  democrat rule.