Judiciary, INEC Destroyed 2023 Election; I’m Ashamed To Have PhD In Law — Sam Amadi
Sam Amadi Accuses INEC and Judiciary of Compromising 2023 Nigerian Election. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts and former Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has strongly criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary for their handling of the 2023 general election in Nigeria. In a video circulated on Friday, Amadi, who holds a PhD in law, expressed his dismay at what he perceives as a deeply flawed electoral process, accusing both INEC and the judiciary of undermining the election’s integrity.
Amadi’s criticism centers on what he describes as a pervasive political strategy in Nigeria, where success in elections is allegedly secured through bribery of key institutions, including INEC, the judiciary, and security agencies. He lamented that the 2023 election was compromised by these practices, which he believes have eroded public trust in the electoral system.
Highlighting his expertise in law, Amadi took particular issue with the judiciary’s interpretation of electoral laws, especially regarding the electronic transmission of results as mandated by the Electoral Act. He argued that INEC and the courts, including the Supreme Court, failed to adhere to the clear provisions of the law, resulting in what he views as a subversion of the democratic process. “The people that destroyed the 2023 election are INEC and the judiciary,” Amadi stated. “The rules were clear. The Electoral Act isn’t perfect, but it is very clear.”
Amadi further criticized the courts for allowing INEC to deviate from its legal obligations, expressing his shame as a legal scholar. “I am ashamed. I have a PhD in law. I can stand anywhere in the world to dispute with the brightest. I am ashamed that the court affirmed that INEC could just walk away from the law,” he said. Amadi’s remarks have sparked a broader conversation about the role of key institutions in ensuring free and fair elections in Nigeria, with many calling for reforms to restore confidence in the electoral process.
Source: ejesgist
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