The Digest: Retired Appeal Court President Justice Isa Salami has stated that former Anambra Governor Peter Obi ought not to have been allowed to contest the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party banner. Speaking in Ilorin during a visit by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, Salami argued that Obi did not belong to the Labour Party at the time of the party's membership list submission to INEC, questioning how he became its candidate. He also criticized what he described as the inadequacy and incompetence of some judges, citing this as a factor in certain judicial decisions.
Key Points:
- Salami's comments revive debate about the legality of Obi's 2023 presidential candidacy under the Labour Party.
- The retired jurist linked Obi's candidacy to what he called the inadequacy of some judges who allowed such candidacies to stand.
- He cited the case of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf as another example of questionable membership status being countenanced by the Supreme Court.
- Salami expressed concern that judicial appointments sometimes prioritize zoning over merit and experience.
- The remarks come as the 2027 election cycle begins to heat up, potentially influencing public discourse.
Sources: The Punch
