Nigeria will be isolated if FG continues to disobey court orders, says Abaribe

Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia south, has warned that Nigeria may be isolated by the international community if the federal government continues to disregard court orders.

The senate minority leader spoke on Tuesday following the release of Omoyele Sowore, pro-democracy activist, and Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA).

In a statement issued by Uchenna Awom, his media adviser, Abaribe described the development as “encouraging”, but he asked the government to free other detainees in compliance with court orders.

According to him, the country risks being isolated by the international community if valid court orders continue to be disregarded by the administration.

“The presidency must seize the momentum and release the rest. FG must not be seen to be selective or acting on impulse. Again the federal government must now respect and adhere to the rule of law at all times,” Abaribe said.

“It is becoming obvious that the country may face certain isolation from the international community if the government continues to disregard valid court orders.

“We must respect all statutory institutions of government and pay greater attention to the principle of separation of power. This is the way to go in a democracy.”