The Federal High Court ,Abuja, has declared illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional, the plan by a former Presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi to establish Shadow Government in Nigeria.
Justice James Omotosho in his judgment, issued an order restraining Utomi and his associates from proceeding with their plan to establish a shadow government/cabinet in the country.
The suit was filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) against Utomi.
The judge declared the concept of shadow government/cabinet as unconstitutional and an alien concept to the nation’s presidential system of government.
He held that Utomi and his associates cannot hide under the rights of association and to criticise the government to engage in unlawful activities.
He commended the plaintiff for filing the suit and held among others, that it was within the right of the DSS to take steps to prevent acts capable today threatening the nation’s internal security.
