Introduction to the Judgment
An Abuja-based non-governmental organisation, Justice and Fairness for All (JAFFA), has commended the judgment of Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stressing that it was in line with the provisions of the law and the Electoral Act.
Reaction of Justice and Fairness for All
Speaking on the matter, the President of the group, George Nwanga, said the group waited for the release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment, which has been published in different national dailies, to arrive at its conclusion.
Criticism of Hasty Reactions
He condemned and berated those who hurriedly and emotionally criticised and condemned the judgment in the media, thereby misleading and misinforming people even without seeing, reading or assessing CTC, which is now a public document in many national dailies.
Advice to the Public
Nwanga further advised people, especially public affairs analysts and lawyers, to always strive to obtain and cross-check the CTCs of court judgments before commending or condemning them, saying that such hasty and uninformed dissection of court judgments without perusing the CTCs could be misleading and destructive to the rule of law and democracy.
Conclusion
The judgment of Justice James Omotosho has sparked a range of reactions, with Justice and Fairness for All commending the decision as being in line with the law and the Electoral Act. The organisation’s president, George Nwanga, has cautioned against making uninformed comments on court judgments, emphasizing the importance of obtaining and reviewing Certified True Copies before forming an opinion.
FAQs
- Q: What is the position of Justice and Fairness for All on the judgment of Justice James Omotosho?
A: Justice and Fairness for All commends the judgment, stating it is in line with the law and the Electoral Act. - Q: Why did Justice and Fairness for All wait before commenting on the judgment?
A: The organisation waited for the release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment to arrive at its conclusion. - Q: What advice does George Nwanga give to the public regarding court judgments?
A: He advises people, especially public affairs analysts and lawyers, to obtain and cross-check the CTCs of court judgments before commenting on them.
