The Presiding Judge, Hon. Justice I.E Ekwohas adjourned the hearing of a case filed by Islamic Movement leader, Sheikh Ibraheem ...
The Presiding Judge, Hon. Justice I.E Ekwohas adjourned the hearing of a case filed by Islamic Movement leader, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky over pre-election matters.
According to the complaint’s legal team headed by Ishaq Adam Ishaq, Esq, “Sequel to the above matter that was slated for today, Tuesday 22th November 2022, before Federal High Court 5 FCT Abuja, the Court has failed to preside over the matter even though it is an enforcement of fundamental rights. Some other matters including that of fundamental rights were adjourned, and the counsel took another date.
“It appears that the Court gives priority to pre-election matters over other matters. In the interest of justice, such action is wrong, because pre-election Matters political cases while the Enforcement of Fundamental Rights borders on humanity. Thus, in a civilised society, humanity ought to be given priority at the expense of politics. Enforcement of fundamental right matter should not be delayed for whatever reason. This is true, unfortunate,” he lamented.
The judge fixed 6th February 2023 as a new date.
It would be recalled that the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement has dragged the Department of State Services to court over human rights violations.
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