Do not promote evil because of political expediency

I am utterly shocked to read some of the bizarre comments and arguments being made in defense of President Buhari’s illegal suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The suggestion that fighting corruption justifies bypassing due process is not only absurd but deeply troubling. Have we reached a point where partisan politics blinds people to the truth, causing them to abandon logic and reason?

What happened to the fundamental principle of justice — that one is innocent until proven guilty? Are we now discarding investigations entirely, assuming guilt the moment an accusation is made? This dangerous mindset explains the prevalence of mob and jungle justice in our society. But what does the constitution say about such matters? Was it followed in this case?

The precedent being set by this tyrannical government is terrifying. Today, they can wake up, accuse you of a crime, try, prosecute, and punish you without following due process or granting you the fair chance to defend yourself. This is nothing short of madness. Let us be clear: the 1999 Constitution, as amended, explicitly outlines how such issues should be handled. So why is the government resorting to backdoor tactics if they believe they are on the right side of the law? Instead, they resort to a media trial where every uninformed Tom, Dick, and Harry becomes an instant expert, making ignorant statements that only highlight their lack of understanding of constitutional governance.

Defending this gross violation of constitutional rights is indefensible. Regardless of its flaws, the constitution remains the supreme law of the land, and until it is amended, it must be followed to the letter. If the judge in question is guilty, then let the federal government proceed with a proper trial — one that adheres to the legal framework and ensures justice is done transparently and fairly.

The use of nonexistent executive powers to intimidate and undermine another arm of government for ulterior political motives and manipulations must not be tolerated. Any patriotic Nigerian should be appalled by such abuse of power. If you support this blatant disregard for our constitution under the guise of fighting corruption, then you are no better than an enemy of Nigeria.

Let us stop supporting evil. Corruption cannot be fought with corruption. Tyranny and lawlessness cannot create justice. As citizens, we must demand accountability, transparency, and respect for the rule of law. Anything less is a betrayal of our democracy and our future.