LAWYER ALLEGES TINUBU HAS COMPROMISED INEC, SECURITY AGENCIES, JUDICIARY
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By; Ganiyat Sunmola
A Kaduna-based legal practitioner, Al-Zubayr Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has exerted significant influence over the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the judiciary and the nation’s security agencies.
Abubakar made the allegation during an interview with JKD TV, a television station based in Kaduna.
According to him, no previous leader, including those who governed during periods of military rule, had exercised power in the manner he claims Tinubu is currently doing. He alleged that judges, who are expected to uphold justice, have been brought under the President’s influence.
The lawyer also claimed that Nigeria’s security agencies now serve the interests of the President rather than the country, alleging that the situation undermines public confidence in democratic institutions.
He further accused Tinubu of having undue control over INEC, arguing that this is responsible for the recurring internal crises within opposition political parties.
“Today, all of Nigeria’s security agencies work for Tinubu rather than for Nigeria. If I were to insult Tinubu here right now, you would immediately see the DSS and the police. They wouldn’t even stop to question you; they would simply say you had insulted the nation. Is Tinubu the nation?
“To make matters worse, the judges, who are supposed to stand for justice, have all been brought under his influence. So if you have a legal case, would you truly have the confidence to take it to court? How can the police treat opposition parties fairly?
“How can INEC be expected to act impartially? Look at what happened to the PDP. The Supreme Court delivered a judgment against the Wike faction, yet INEC continues to recognise and work with that faction. Under such circumstances, how can Nigerians have confidence that INEC will conduct a free and fair election?” he said.
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