TDF Faults Bode George’s Criticism of Judiciary, Describes Allegations as Reckless
Oru Leonard
The Democratic Front (TDF) has strongly criticized former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, over his comments against the judiciary following a recent Court of Appeal ruling involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Danjuma Mallam Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group described George’s allegations as reckless, baseless, and an attempt to undermine the integrity of the nation’s judicial system.
The Court of Appeal had upheld an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing the state congresses conducted by the ADC.
According to TDF, the judiciary merely discharged its constitutional responsibility by adjudicating on a matter brought before it by aggrieved members of the ADC, insisting that the court’s intervention was based strictly on the law.
The group expressed disappointment that a former military administrator like Bode George would accuse the judiciary of bias instead of respecting the judicial process.
“We find it unfortunate that Chief Bode George has chosen to blackmail the judiciary and prejudice the legitimate right of aggrieved ADC members to seek legal redress over what they consider violations of their fundamental rights,” the statement said.
TDF argued that attempts by George and other opposition figures to portray the court’s decision as part of a conspiracy against the ADC were irresponsible and without merit.
The group maintained that the crisis within the ADC was self-inflicted, alleging that the leadership under Senator David Mark ignored the party’s constitution and existing electoral laws by dissolving state executive committees before the expiration of their tenure.
According to TDF, the appellate court’s judgment was aimed at restoring due process, internal democracy, and the rule of law within the party.
It further accused opposition politicians of fueling instability in their parties through what it described as desperation for political power, rather than accepting responsibility for internal conflicts.
The group urged Nigerians to disregard what it called “unfounded attacks” on the judiciary, stressing that confidence in the nation’s courts must not be eroded by politically motivated allegations.
TDF also called on political actors to respect judicial decisions and pursue grievances through lawful channels instead of engaging in what it described as campaigns of intimidation against the courts.
