2027: Let Nigerians decide your emergence, ex-NBA chairman tells politicians
A former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Kano Branch, Sagir Gezewa, has advised political actors to allow the 2027 general election to be decided by voters, saying court is not supposed to decide for people. Gezewa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who argued that Nigerians should be free to express their will and politicians […]
Kano Branch former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Sagir Gezewa, has urged politicians to let the 2027 general election be decided by the voters, arguing that courts should not make that decision. Gezewa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, stated that Nigerians should have the freedom to express their will, while politicians must accept the outcome.
He also highlighted that pre-election cases are already present in various courts. Gezewa spoke to journalists in Abuja at a reception organized in his honor following his appointment as a Senior Advocate alongside 67 other legal practitioners. He emphasized the importance of lawyers upholding integrity and their responsibility to uphold justice and the rule of law.
Gezewa advised that elections should be determined at the ballot and that voters should freely express their opinions. If disputes arise during the election, Gezewa called for lawyers to support justice, the rule of law, and the wishes of Nigerians. He mentioned that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 might account for the difference from previous election cycles.
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