A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has accused Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court of working in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Eze alleged that the judge is being used as a tool to weaken opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Friday, the ADC stalwart described Justice Lifu as an anti-democratic figure whose actions, according to him, raise serious concerns about judicial neutrality and the independence of the courts.
He alleged that some desperate political actors are now relying on the judiciary to frustrate opposition voices and clear the path for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the next presidential election.
According to Eze, recent judicial actions have strengthened fears that certain institutions are being manipulated to suppress political competition.
He said, “It is not a matter of insinuation or broad daylight allegation or even blackmail. They don’t
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