03/04/2026
...on INEC vis-a-vis ADC political imbroglio, I have to quote Prof. Ben Nwabueze:
'In cases of great constitutional or political gravity affecting the peace and stability of the nation, while legalism should be the dominant principle for deciding them, the court [ *INEC- mine* ] is also entitled to take into account other factors, such as the ethical presuppositions and moral sensibilities of the society, the attitude of the public in the matter as manifested in the people's expressed sentiments and actions, the social consequences of a decision, and national expediency generally or what is best for the common good of the community and other social facts.'
Prof. B. O Nwabueze: The Presidential Constitution of Nigeria, p. 200
It is said that the INEC Chairman is a Professor of Law. I wonder what was working on his mind when he allowed INEC take the decision of allowing ADC be without leadership. Was he trying to leave the 2027 presidential elections uncontested or what?
Would that be the intention of the framers of our laws especially the constitution and the electoral laws?
There's still room for a turn around even though the arms have been played- loyalty had been shown where it lies...in matters of this nature, when trust is betrayed, it's difficult to get it back...
