Wike Criticises Jonathan Over Comment On Ruling That Empowers Ward Chairman To Expel A National Chairman [VIDEO]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has criticised the comment made by former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding the ruling that empowers a ward chairman to expel a national chairman of a political party.

Jonathan who spoke at the 67th birthday celebration and 50-book presentation of renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Mike Ozekhome expressed worry over the deepening political crisis in Nigeria, pinning the blame on court rulings, which he described as “turning the cone of justice upside down.”

While addressing the gathering, which he co-chaired alongside former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Jonathan noted that recent court judgments in political matters have thrown the country into disarray, particularly referencing a ruling that empowered a ward chairman to expel a national chairman of a political party.

The former Bayelsa Governor also warned Judges not to be swayed by political antics.

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He further called on the Supreme Court to revisit the decision, stressing that such actions threaten the stability of the nation’s political system.

Wike while speaking during a luncheon on Saturday in honour of the 10th Rivers State Assembly in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital criticised the comment of Jonathan.

Although Wike didn’t mention the name of Jonathan, his comment pointed out to the comment made by Jonathan recently.

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