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The Arewa Youths Alliance for Progress and Development (AYAPD) has expressed concerns over the rising political tension in some States across the federation, including Kano and Delta States.
The Arewa Youths as a result called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to address this issue by relocating all election appeal hearings and cases to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Addressing a press conference on Sunday in Abuja, Convener of the group, Umar Bala Babayaro, noted that this was necessary in order to prevent potential agitations that could lead to law and order breakdowns across the country.
He added that the move was a proactive step to safeguard the sanctity of the judiciary and protect the justices handling election-related matters.
“What we do not want as a group in the State is aggrieved persons highjacking the peace and tranquilly currently being enjoyed in Delta State, as there seems to be growing tension in the camp of those who lost to their opponents at the various tribunals.
They stressed that the political tension was not only in Delta State but can be sensed in some states across the country.
“We believe as a group that our Justices must be protected at all cost and the sanctity of the judiciary must be upheld at all times. We also know that the best way to do this is through the protection of esteemed wigs of the judiciary”, The group stated.
The youths condemned statements credited to some political elements who recently warned that the situation in Kano could degenerate into what is happening in Zamfara, following their allegations that federal elements were seeking to influence the tribunal outcome in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The group reiterated that the issues pointed out should be handled swiftly and carefully by the government of Nigeria to avert unnecessary agitations that may lead to breakdown of law and order across the country.
The group further urged relevant security agencies to investigate post-election tensions across the country and to ensure integrated security at appeal court premises and during hearings in Abuja.
“We hope sincerely, as a civil society organisation, that if our concerns are addressed, the tenets of our nascent democracy would be better galvanized”, added Babayaro.