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Former senator Ishaku Abbo, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, has claimed that Nigerian democracy cannot thrive unless the judiciary is reformed to deliver true justice rather than injustice.
Abbo made these remarks during a recent interaction with journalists in Yola.
Abbo, who was ousted this year by the Appeal Court after initially winning a tribunal decision to return to the Senate for a second term, expressed deep concern over alleged corruption within the judiciary.
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He stated that the issue of vote-buying is more prevalent in the courts than in actual practice.
“My mandate was kidnapped in the courtroom by some judiciary bandits sitting on the throne of judgment,” he asserted. He emphasized the gravity of judicial appointments, saying, “Judgment is from God, so if you are appointed as a judge, it means you are representing God on earth. So, if you collect money to deliver injustice, you will answer before your creator on the last day.”
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Abbo further alleged, “A top judicial officer came to my hotel room in Abuja with his wife demanding money on behalf of the judges handling my case. I have the camera records. I want to talk to his people in Taraba State to caution him so that his career may not be terminated prematurely because of bribe money.”
The former senator criticized the political leadership in the north, stating that it has deteriorated due to the selfish interests of some leaders in the region.
He remarked, “You cannot blame president Bola Tinubu, because the majority of the northern leaders went to him and bargained for their personal gains and not on behalf of the north, so they have already harvested what belongs to the entire north.”
Regarding his political ambitions, Abbo revealed that he is considering a run for governor in the 2027 elections and is currently consulting with stakeholders.
He noted that he will soon make a public declaration about his intentions once his consultations are complete.
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However, he did not specify whether he would run under the banner of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing dissatisfaction with the support he received during his judicial challenges.
“Like what former president Obasanjo said, I just dey watch if the crisis in APC Adamawa State is genuinely resolved. If yes, good and fine. If not, then the party is gone in Adamawa State,” he concluded.
