APC Lawyers Urge NJC To Probe Arrest Order Against Okorocha, Ararume  

The APC Progressive Lawyers Forum has requested the National Judicial Council (NJC) to research an arrest order reportedly issued by an Abuja Justice of the Peace towards former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, and Senator Ifeanyi Ararume over the disputed All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Imo West.

The group additionally referred to as on the related judicial authorities to assessment the legality of the order and contemplate suspending its enforcement the place legally justified whereas the assessment is ongoing.

The Forum stated the event might have an effect on the continuing authorized battle over the APC senatorial ticket, notably with the Federal High Court reportedly having fastened a date to ship judgment on the rival claims to the occasion’s tickets for the Orlu and Okigwe senatorial zones.

It argued that, with the substantive dispute awaiting the courtroom’s resolution, all events ought to train restraint and keep away from actions that would introduce additional authorized issues or intrude with the judicial course of.

The group alleged that the arrest order was linked to efforts by people it described as supporters of Governor Hope Uzodimma to affect the political local weather forward of the pending judgment. It referred to as for the allegation to be investigated by the suitable authorities.

“The administration of justice must be protected from every appearance of political interference. Where a substantive matter is already before a competent court, all parties must respect due process and refrain from actions capable of prejudicing public confidence in the judicial process,” the Forum stated.

It maintained that the rule of legislation should prevail over political pursuits, urging the NJC to find out whether or not the circumstances surrounding the reported order and the procedures resulting in its issuance complied with the related judicial necessities.

The Forum additional insisted that the dispute over the APC senatorial ticket ought to be settled by way of the courts relatively than actions that could be interpreted as placing strain on the events concerned.

Reaffirming the NJC’s accountability to uphold judicial integrity and public belief within the judiciary, the group urged the council to research the reported arrest order and take any additional steps thought-about applicable below the legislation.