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The New Nigerian People’s Party’s (NNPP) National Auditor, Ladipo Johnson has called out the Judiciary.

He was reacting to the sack of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja.

Mutfwang was the third opposition governor to be sacked by the Court of Appeal within three days.

In a judgment on Sunday, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal led by Justice Elphreda Williams-Dawodu ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return issued to Mutfwang and give a fresh one to Nentawe Goshwe of the APC.

Reacting to the court judgement, Johnson described the verdict as part of the “judicial rascality that is unfolding.”

Speaking during an interview with Punch, the NNPP chieftain insisted that APC has a long way to go to foist itself on Nigerians.

He said, “The bottom line is that the judiciary have put themselves on trial because of some inconsistent principle that we are seeing. Most recent judgments by the judiciary are very troubling to a lot of us in the Country.

“Even if this is not an attempt to foist APC on Nigerians, it will have the effect. It is a long way for them to force APC on Nigerians because PDP has many states. So, it is far away from it.”

The NNPP National Auditor declared, “So there is judicial rascality going on. Yes, I haven’t read the judgment, but from the extract have seen, there is a sort of rascality going on. We no longer have confidence in the judiciary

“But we are hoping that the Supreme Court will put some clarity on these issues and follow their precedent as it were.”

Plateau Gov Denies Recruiting Militia To Fight Terrorists

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has rubbished reports that his administration was recruiting militia groups to fight terrorists who had attacked several communities and killed several residents.

The governor described the allegations as misleading, stating that it was concocted by mischief makers.

In a statement on Sunday, the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, reiterated Mutfwang’s commitment to maintaining peace in the state.

The governor reassured Plateau citizens of his unwavering dedication to fostering a united and inclusive Plateau.

The statement read, “Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has in very strong terms condemned a misleading statement concocted by mischief makers, alleging that his administration is clandestinely recruiting and training militias disguised as counter-terrorism operatives.

“The governor attributes this baseless claim to some individuals who are crisis merchants that do not want peace to return to the state, emphasising its deliberate intent to mislead citizens and instigate confusion.

“Governor Mutfwang vehemently refuted these unfounded allegations, pointing out that his administration is committed to reinforcing the established state security outfit, ‘Operation Rainbow’. This initiative, he said, is being conducted in collaboration with federal security agencies and is aimed at enhancing the protection of rural communities across Plateau State.

“Governor Mutfwang clarified that the selection of competent and trustworthy youths from the 17 local government areas for training is solely focused on providing early warning signals for prompt interventions by conventional security agencies. He stressed that the ongoing training, initially prioritising areas facing significant security challenges, will extend to other council areas without delay.”