By Kayode Lawal.
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has declared illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional, the plan by a former Presidential candidate, Prof Pat Utomi to establish Shadow Government in Nigeria.
The Judge on Monday issued an order restraining Utomi and his associates from proceeding with their plan to establish a shadow government/cabinet in the country.
Justice Omotosho issued the order while delivering judgment on a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) against Utomi.
Justice Omotosho declared the concept of shadow government/cabinet as unconstitutional and an alien concept to the nation’s presidential system of government.
The judge held that Utomi and his associates cannot hide under the rights of association and to criticise the government to engage in unlawful activities.
He commended the plaintiff for filing the suit and held among others, that it was within the right of the DSS to take steps to prevent acts capable today threatening the nation’s internal security.
Details later.
