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The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed concern over the Federal High Court ruling, restricting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly allocations to the Rivers State Government.
TheNewsZenith reports that CISLAC’s Executive Director, Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, gave the warning in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Judicial decisions of this nature seriously threaten Nigeria’s democracy, economic stability and the public’s confidence in the judicial system.
“It is deeply troubling that certain judicial rulings appear to serve the interests of a select few.
“They undermine the rule of law and the foundational tenets of Nigeria’s democracy,” Rafsanjani stated.
“Nigeria’s states are vital components of our constitutional framework, led by elected governors charged with managing resources for the benefit of citizens.
“Blocking allocations, not only undermines this autonomy, but sets a dangerous precedent. They risk destabilisation and endangered regions currently at peace,” CISLAC boss stated.
He called attention to the growing perception that some judicial actors are compromising the integrity of Nigeria’s judiciary.
“In the past, positions in our judiciary were held with integrity, and reckless rulings were unthinkable.
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“Recent events in Kano and Rivers suggest a troubling trend, where rulings risk eroding public trust, discouraging investment and further challenging our judicial processes and systems.
He advised judicial officers to remember that organisations like Transparency International and the World Justice Project rank judiciary systems globally.
“Nigeria’s position on the Transparency Perception Index reflects our need for transparent governance.
“Actions that disrupt constitutional allocations will only harm our global standing and drive away potential investors who lack confidence in the judicial system,” Rafsanjani said.
He urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria to act decisively in maintaining judicial standards.
The CJN, he added should caution judges against rulings that could inadvertently destabilise Nigeria’s democracy or economic structure.
“CISLAC urges the judiciary to hold firm to democratic values, respect the constitution and reflect the will of Nigerians, safeguarding both state and national stability.
“Our nation’s stability, unity and progress must remain at the forefront of governance efforts,” TheNewsZenith quotes Rafsanjani as saying.
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