31/08/2026
The hypocrisy currently parading as justice under Boying Remulla is impossible to ignore.
Whether operating from his former perch at the Department of Justice or now wielding the immense power of the Office of the Ombudsman, his playbook remains transparently the same: the legal system is a weapon pointed at dissenters and a shield for the administration's favored elite.
The Speed of Selective Justice
When a critic, or a political rival finds themselves in the crosshairs, the legal machinery moves with terrifying, unprecedented efficiency. We see preliminary investigations fast-tracked and charges filed before the ink on the sworn affidavits is even dry. The objective is rarely a fair trial, it is the immediate neutralization of opposition and public character assassination. Remulla promised upon taking his oath as Ombudsman that the law would "not be weaponized", yet the reality on the ground proves this was nothing more than a convenient soundbite to secure his position.
Media Spectacles for the Protected
Contrast this blistering speed with how the administration’s inner circle is handled when implicated in massive corruption or abuse of power. For political allies, we do not witness swift warrants or decisive suspensions. Instead, the public is subjected to carefully choreographed press conferences, the formation of toothless special panels, and endless media announcements designed to simulate accountability. It is a calculated public relations strategy: generate enough noise to pacify public outrage, then quietly suffocate the investigation in administrative red tape once the news cycle moves on.
A Chilling Effect on Democracy
This blatant double standard completely erodes public trust in our democratic institutions. We are witnessing a reality where guilt or innocence is determined not by the weight of the evidence, but by the color of one’s political affiliations. Even former allies who fall out of favor are quickly subjected to highly publicized probes and allegations to force their compliance. By weaponizing legal mandates to silence dissent, this brand of leadership sends a chilling message to the public: step out of line, and the full weight of the state will crush you. True accountability requires an impartial blindfold, but under Remulla’s watch, the scales of justice are checking party lines before deciding who gets the gavel and who gets a free pass.
