Petition to the Judiciary: Urgent Action Needed to Safeguard Judicial Integrity in Kogi State

— Concerned Citizens of Kogi State


In a compelling plea to uphold the integrity of the judicial process in Kogi State, concerned citizens have petitioned the esteemed Judiciary to address grave concerns surrounding recent revelations of potential interference in tribunal judgments.

The petition, signed by citizens from across Kogi State, highlights the alarming disclosure made by Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, former commissioner for information under Governor Yahaya Bello's administration and currently serving under Usman Ododo. In a leaked WhatsApp disclosure, Fanwo and others were exposed for their involvement in multiple troubling schemes aimed at influencing tribunal judges overseeing crucial gubernatorial disputes in Kogi State.

The revelation exposed clandestine attempts to influence judicial decisions, with an individual identified as "Ogah," purportedly former Governor Yahaya Bello, openly admitting to converting a significant sum of money into dollars for this purpose.

Such actions, if left unchecked, pose a severe threat to the foundational principles of justice and fairness upon which the judiciary stands. The assurance of victory, regardless of the outcome, once the funds reach the judges, as expressed by Mr. Fanwo, raises serious doubts about the independence and integrity of the judicial system.

In response to these troubling revelations, concerned citizens have called upon the Judiciary to take immediate and decisive action. They urge the Judiciary to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations, upholding principles of transparency, accountability, and impartiality in the process.

Furthermore, the petition implores the Judiciary to implement robust measures to safeguard against any attempts to undermine the sanctity of democratic processes and the rule of law. The future of democracy and the rule of law in Kogi State hinge upon the unwavering commitment of the Judiciary to uphold the highest standards of integrity and impartiality.

With the gravity of the situation at hand, concerned citizens urge the Judiciary to act swiftly and decisively to restore public trust and confidence in the judicial process. The fate of democracy and the rule of law in Kogi State rests upon the principled and resolute response of the Judiciary to these troubling revelations.

The petition awaits the prompt and earnest consideration of the esteemed Judiciary in addressing this urgent matter.