Bode George: APC using judiciary, security agencies to weaken opposition parties

The former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using the judiciary and security agencies to weaken opposition parties in the country.

George accused the APC leadership of exploiting the judiciary and security agencies to undermine opposition parties, rather than focusing on addressing the nation’s insecurity and economic challenges.

The PDP chieftain said this at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

He described the recent presence of security operatives at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja as an invasion, saying the incident was “an unlawful act carried out in concert with a minority faction of the party.”

George, therefore, called on the federal government, the National Security Adviser, and heads of security agencies to investigate the incident and withdraw all personnel involved in the alleged invasion.

He also urged Nigerians to stand firm in the defence of democratic values, saying the PDP would not be distracted from its mission to preserve national stability.

Speaking on the Federal High Court Abuja judgement stopping the PDP national convention, George described the ruling as a “recipe for anarchy” and a violation of judicial principles.

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George said the judgement undermined the Supreme Court’s position that issues relating to the internal administration and election of party officers are not justiciable matters.

“The Supreme Court has ruled clearly that no court has jurisdiction over the internal administration of political parties, including the conduct of congresses and conventions,” he stated.

He said the judgement delivered by Justice James Omotosho amounted to “judicial overreach and interference” in the internal affairs of a political party.

George added: “This is judicial rascality and a clear attempt to truncate democracy in the largest black nation on earth.

“The Chief Justice of Nigeria and the National Judicial Council must call this judge to order.”

“The deployment of uniformed personnel into the private chambers of a political party is an affront to democracy and a violation of constitutional rights to freedom of association.

“PDP is the oldest and most experienced political party in Nigeria. Since 1998, we have always followed due process in our congresses and conventions. No judge or political actor should attempt to rewrite that history.”

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