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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused judges of widespread corruption and warned that the system has become a "court of corruption rather than a court of justice." In his new book, Nigeria: Past and Future, published by the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Obasanjo laments the decline of judicial integrity since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, known as the Fourth Republic. He warns that justice in the country has become commodified, with despair, anarchy, and violence replacing justice, order, and hope. Obasanjo also accused the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, of compromising the electoral process since 2015, when he took office. He claimed Yakubu has “polluted and grossly undermined” elections, turning them into a “charade” that robs citizens of their will.

23/08/2025

PRESS STATEMENT
My attention has been drawn to certain comments questioning my earlier statement regarding the recent kidnapping incident.

What I wrote and posted was exactly what happened. When there are critical issues like kidnapping and I am contacted by those directly affected, I take whatever steps I consider necessary to ensure the matter is resolved safely.

It is not unusual for different agencies, groups, and individuals to be working on the same issue at the same time, sometimes without even being aware of each other’s involvement. That was precisely the case here.

In this case, the father of the supposed victim, together with two members of the Idumuje Ugboko community, reached out to me. I also spoke with the victim’s brothers, as well as the police in Issele-Uku and Asaba. In addition, I contacted and mobilized the Idumuje Ugboko Vigilante group and held discussions with my police contacts in Asaba, giving clear instructions to track the kidnappers and ensure the safe rescue of the victim. Throughout the operation, I received tracking updates and was kept informed of the rescue movements from Asaba to Issele-Uku until the eventual arrests were made.

I acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of others who were involved at different points, including Harrison Gwamnishu, the military, the police, and every operative who contributed to the successful resolution of this unfortunate saga.

Kidnapping is a serious crime, and my only concern is always to ensure that lives are saved and communities are safer.

Senator Ned Munir Nwoko
Senator, Delta North

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