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Renowned journalist and public commentator, Jimi Disu, has expressed concerns over the composition of the five-man panel of Appeal Court Judges that will preside over the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Continue Reading
Disu highlighted the absence of a judge from the Southeast region of the country as a missed opportunity for balance and representation.
Speaking in an interview on Nigeria Info FM, Disu argued that having an Igbo judge on the panel would have made sense considering that one of the candidates involved in the court proceedings is from the southeast. Continue Reading
He pointed out that the panel includes a judge from the Southwest, where the President-elect is from, and a judge from the same region as the PDP candidate involved in the trial.
Disu emphasized the need to be mindful of the country’s ethnic and cultural nuances, stating that it is crucial to take care of all interests to avoid sending a wrong signal.
He expressed his hope that the issue would be rectified, adding that it is essential to insist on doing things on merit while also considering diversity and representation.
Disu concluded by stating that the inclusion of an Igbo judge on the panel would have been a step in the right direction.
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