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Appeal Court Ruling, Don’t Escalate Tensions, CSOs Tell SERAP


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNt4UwcPmPo?si=rt04imQjOi439Het

Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, have urged the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, to seek redress through the courts rather than escalate tensions following a recent judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, ABUJAPRESS reports

The groups said while parties reserve the right to disagree with court decisions, the proper channel remains the appellate process, warning that sustained public reactions could erode trust in the judiciary and inflame the political atmosphere.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Ambassador Dr Duke Alamboye, National Secretary of Nigerian Youths in Politics and convener of the National Security Summit for the Green Assembly Initiative and Nigerian Youth Organisations, said the call became necessary after the May 5, 2026 ruling involving SERAP and officials of the Department of State Services.

He noted that the court, presided over by Justice Yusuf Halilu, found certain publications linked to a September 2024 incident involving alleged unlawful invasion of SERAP’s office to be defamatory, awarding damages and ordering public apologies alongside post-judgment interest.

“As Civil Society Organisations committed to the rule of law, constitutionalism, and democratic accountability, we acknowledge the authority of the judiciary as the final arbiter in disputes of this nature.

“We therefore reaffirm the importance of respecting court decisions, regardless of individual or institutional dissatisfaction, and of pursuing any legal remedies strictly through established appellate processes where necessary,” he said.

Alamboye expressed concern over SERAP’s public reaction to the ruling, stating that continued statements rejecting the judgment rather than pursuing appeal could heighten tensions.

While we recognise the right of any party to express disagreement, we strongly believe that continued issuance of highly charged public statements at this stage risks escalating tensions and may inadvertently undermine public confidence confidence in judicial processes,” he added.

He added that sustained media narratives around ongoing litigation could be misinterpreted by the public and strain institutional trust, including perceptions about judicial independence and the conduct of security agencies.

Also speaking, Executive Director of the Coalition of Patriotic Youth Leaders, Comrade Rikki Nwajiofor, stressed the need to protect the judiciary as a cornerstone of democracy.

He warned that politicising judicial outcomes could deepen divisions, especially in a sensitive political period, and urged all parties to avoid inflammatory statements.What we call a simple call is, Sarah, please, take further judicial process. Appeal.”

Nwajiofor said the group was not taking sides but was focused on preserving democratic institutions and ensuring that disputes are resolved through lawful means.

The CSOs followed the press conference with a protest at Eagle Square to reaffirm the need for SERAP to seek for appeal rather than creating tension on social media.

https://independent.ng/appeal-court-ruling-dont-escalate-tensions-csos-tell-serap/

The CSOs followed the press conference with a protest at Eagle Square to reaffirm the need for SERAP to seek for appeal rather than creating tension on social media.

Na their own cup of Tea oo

Tension everywhere money missing like say na 20 naira lost

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Ambassador Dr Duke Alamboye, National Secretary of Nigerian Youths in Politics

This man is a government front and should stay away from Civil Society Organisations, CSOs.

Shnew:
Tension everywhere money missing like say na 20 naira lost

I listened to Fela songs where he was still complaining of 20kobo and 30kobo.

He should come back and see this walahi he will not have any song to sing because it is more than his power

AquaBekee:
Appeal Court Ruling, Don’t Escalate Tensions, CSOs Tell SERAP


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNt4UwcPmPo?si=rt04imQjOi439Het



https://independent.ng/appeal-court-ruling-dont-escalate-tensions-csos-tell-serap/

And you call these so-called groups Civil Society Organization (CSO). CSO protesting against their fellow CSO, nor juju be that? What money cannot do, more money can do it.

Imagine the brouhaha.. nonsense and ingredients

AquaBekee:
The CSOs followed the press conference with a protest at Eagle Square to reaffirm the need for SERAP to seek for appeal rather than creating tension on social media.

Lols... And they are telling another group not to protest?

isio1:
And you call these so-called groups Civil Society Organization (CSO). CSO protesting against their fellow CSO, nor juju be that? What money cannot do, more money can do it.

Is it the right and civil thing to do not to appeal a judgment you dissatisfied with?

zoedew:
Is it the right and civil thing to do not to appeal a judgment you dissatisfied with?

The "Protest" is what I am questioning and not the advice to appeal the judgement. It is absolutely not (morally) in the place of the CSO's to do that. Get me right.

isio1:
The "Protest" is what I am questioning and not the advice to appeal the judgement. It is absolutely not (morally) in the place of the CSO's to do that. Get me right.

What do you suppose the CSOs do? Say nothing when SERAP was becoming a contradiction in terms🧐