Restoring confidence in democracy through Supreme Court’s judgment in Kano gubernatorial election

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The writer, Sadiq Muhammed
The Supreme Court’s judgment in the appeal of Kano against the Court of Appeal’s ruling in the Kano gubernatorial elections not only prevented chaos in the state but also reinstated some confidence in the judiciary.

As I have argued before, the judiciary is the final safeguard of our democracy, which means that judges must stand resolute in upholding what is just.

This judgment not only reinstated confidence in the judiciary but also in our democratic system. I have spoken with many people who had almost lost faith in our democracy due to the tribunal and Court of Appeal’s decisions.

Their reasoning is simple: if people invest their time and resources to vote overwhelmingly for a candidate, only for a few individuals to overturn that decision, what is the point of voting if the courts will disregard the people’s will without just cause?
In a more rational society, justice is what fosters peaceful coexistence between the people and the government, as well as among the citizens themselves.

Justices must maintain integrity and not allow selfish politicians to influence their decisions. As I stated in my previous article on judicial reform, “Respect for the judiciary is paramount, but it must be earned through the quality of judgments delivered.

Justice must be seen to be served.” In this regard, I commend the justices of the Supreme Court for doing what is right, as is expected of anyone with sound judgment. We hope that this will set a new course for justice and fairness in our judicial system, thereby restoring respect and trust in our courts. May God continue to guide us on the right path.

Muhammed writes from Abuja and can be reached at [email protected]