At State Security Service (SSS) has clarified that he was never in court with the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu.
He said media reports on the recent trial court by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wrongly suggested making a case against the INEC chairman.
The court on Wednesday dismissed a suit by Somadina Uzoabaka against the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and Mr. Yakubu over false declaration of assets.
Part of Mr. Uzoabaka’s prayer in court was to seek a court order directing Mr. Yakubu to resign from the commission pending investigation by security agencies including the SSS.
But in the judgment, Maryam Hassan, the judge stated that Mr. Yakubu’s declaration of assets is legal, valid and in accordance with the law.
He, therefore, rejected the application sought by Mr. Uzooabaka and prohibited the arrest of Mr. Yakubu by the security agencies, including the SSS, over the same issue.
But the SSS said reportage and headlines in some sections of the Nigerian media said it had dragged Mr. Yakubu to court.
“But this statement is important to guide public understanding and perception, especially if the report is misleading. It gives the wrong impression that the Service went to Court against the Chairman of INEC,” part of the statement by the DSS Spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, read.
Mr. Afunanya assured the Service’s commitment to maintaining law and order, including the achievement of free and fair 2023 elections.
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He said the SSS is aware of the actions of some rogue elements who want to cause a crisis in the country by “subtly exploiting the judiciary to disrupt or even undermine not only the Service but other security and law enforcement agencies from performing their constitutional role.”
“DSS, therefore, warns these individuals and groups to desist from their cunning plans. It also advises all critical stakeholders to be vigilant and resist attempts to disrupt the law,” he said.
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