LAGOS – Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesperson for the Obi/Datti campaign organization, asserted that the opposition parties will not be able to remove President Bola Tinubu from power in 2027.
Okonkwo alleged that President Tinubu circumvented Nigeria’s established procedures to achieve his presidential goals and insisted that Tinubu will not allow the opposition to depose him in 2027.
The legal practitioner mentioned that the opposition parties in Nigeria have fallen short of their duties in holding the government accountable.
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This was highlighted during his discussion on Arise TV, which took place on Tuesday.
The legal practitioner mentioned that the opposition parties in Nigeria have fallen short of their duties in holding the government accountable.
This was highlighted during his discussion on Arise TV, which took place on Tuesday.
He also stated that opposition parties have not shown Nigerians they can offer good governance if elected.
“In politics, the key to gaining political power is unity within your own group and collaboration with others. Therefore, coming together will always be a vital component in the democratic process of acquiring power.”
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I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment that the opposition’s focus on seizing power from the ruling party immediately after elections hinders their ability to strengthen their platforms and present themselves as a credible alternative to the electorate.
“The idea of the opposition attempting to wrest power from Tinubu seems like a distant hope. The electoral and judicial systems in Nigeria have been compromised. Regarding the electoral process, I have firsthand experience as a member of the presidential team, and I can confidently state that our electoral laws have been undermined.
“The courts have granted INEC excessive discretion, allowing them to operate without clear guidelines. The courts’ decision to give INEC the discretion on electronic transmission goes against the law. In my view, power in Nigeria no longer stems from the people’s will but rather from INEC’s discretion and the erosion of the judiciary,” Okonkwo expressed.
The Nollywood icon echoed the sentiments of the former Jigawa State governor, emphasizing the importance of opposition parties uniting to form a formidable front before the upcoming election and fulfilling their duty of holding the current administration accountable.
He strongly criticized the handling of the last presidential election cases by the Court, alleging bias towards the APC.
Kenneth Okonkwo further stated, “With the courts failing to uphold the law and showing favoritism towards the APC, the opposition is simply wasting their time. Lamido’s statement holds truth because even outside government, Tinubu was influential. Imagine Tinubu in government. This is why I believe our electoral system has been compromised. The court’s strict 21-day rule for submitting all petition details and evidence is another example of how our electoral laws have been undermined.”
I appreciate your detailed explanation of the legal provisions regarding the submission of petitions within 21 days. You correctly pointed out that petitions, as defined in the law, encompass the facts to be proven, the grounds, and the relief sought, not necessarily the evidence itself.
Furthermore, as per the rules outlined, evidence does not have to be explicitly stated in the petition, but the court may request further details to prevent surprises, unnecessary expenses, and ensure a fair hearing.
The allowance for subpoenaing witnesses post-21 days is crucial to avoid undue costs, prevent surprises, and guarantee a just and proper hearing, especially when dealing with adverse witnesses who may not voluntarily provide evidence that could be used against them.
