Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has called on political leaders to avoid turning judicial decisions into political battles, emphasizing that confidence in the judiciary is essential for sustaining Nigeria’s democratic system.
Speaking during a television interview on Tuesday, the governor addressed the recent Federal High Court ruling concerning the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), urging politicians to respect the judicial process regardless of the outcome.
Sani argued that it is inconsistent for political actors to celebrate court judgments when they are favourable but criticize the judiciary whenever decisions do not align with their interests.
According to him, several politicians who now question the courts have previously benefited from judicial rulings, citing NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi as an example. He recalled that Obi’s tenure as governor of Anambra State was secured through a significant court judgment.
The governor noted that such examples demonstrate the need for consistency in how political leaders relate to the judiciary, stressing that the courts should not be praised or condemned based solely on political convenience.
He acknowledged that no judicial system is without shortcomings but maintained that democrats must continue to place their trust in the nation’s legal institutions. He said faith in the judiciary remains a fundamental pillar of democracy, despite the imperfections that exist in every country.
Sani also rejected claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or the administration of President Bola Tinubu was responsible for the internal challenges facing opposition parties.
According to him, the problems within opposition groups are largely self-inflicted, arising from leadership struggles, presidential ambitions, and disagreements over power-sharing arrangements rather than interference from the ruling party.
He further argued that political parties established primarily as platforms to contest elections, instead of being built on clear ideological principles, are more likely to experience recurring internal crises and instability.
