Former Senator Elisha Abbo, who previously represented Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate, has recently issued a challenge to his critics to take legal action against him.
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This challenge stems from his claim that some judges and justices were involved in bribery during electoral litigation proceedings.
Senator Elisha Abbo alleges that these individuals received bribes to pervert the course of justice, which ultimately led to his unjust removal from parliament by the Court of Appeal.
Senator Elisha Abbo bribery allegations have garnered strong reactions from the legal community, with some lawyers demanding that he apologize for making such a weighty accusation against judicial officers, or face legal consequences.
Despite the criticism, Senator Elisha Abbo has stood by his claims and has even stated that he has evidence to support them.
In a press briefing held in Abuja on Monday, Senator Elisha Abbo challenged those who doubt him to sue him, declaring that he is confident in the veracity of his accusations.
It remains to be seen whether any legal action will be taken against Abbo or if his allegations will be proven true.
“Take me to court. If you don’t, I will sue you for libel. I’m not afraid of going to court. I can’t be intimidated. I’m known for being bold, brave, and standing up to speak the truth,” he said.
Abbo said while he’s awaiting action on his petition to the National Judicial Council against some justices, he had petitioned the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union seeking visa ban on corrupt justices.
According to him, “the war against corruption in Nigeria must be taken to the judiciary where some judges and justices are carrying out judicial banditry or coup against democracy through unjustifiable nullification of elections of people validly voted for by the Nigerian electorate.
“Such judicial banditry must be fought in and outside the country by calling for a visa ban on the affected judges and justices, and even revocation of visas of their family members already resident abroad.”
