Rufus Omeire, the Action Peoples Party, APP senatorial candidate for Imo West, Orlu in Imo State, has called on the National Judicial Council, NJC to immediately suspend Justice Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja over what he described as actions that undermine judicial hierarchy, the rule of law and can be detrimental to democracy.
In a statement on Tuesday, Omeire expressed concern that at a time when Nigerians are facing insecurity, economic hardship, and other pressing national challenges, judicial actions capable of creating uncertainty, tension, and anarchy should not be allowed to persist.
According to him, the Court of Appeal has consistently maintained that judges who fail to comply with the orders and decisions of superior courts are unfit to remain on the bench.
“As Nigerians continue to grapple with worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and other pressing national challenges, it is deeply troubling that Justice Lifu allegedly appears determined to create further uncertainty and tension through actions that undermine the rule of law and judicial hierarchy, which could lead to anarchy if unchecked,” he said.
Omeire argued that the National Judicial Council must act swiftly to protect the integrity of the judiciary.
“The Court of Appeal has consistently maintained that any judge who disobeys the order or decision of a superior court is unfit to remain on the bench. In light of this established judicial principle, the National Judicial Council must immediately suspend Justice Lifu and commence appropriate disciplinary proceedings,” he stated.
The APP chieftain reiterated that the judiciary remains
