By Ononye VC
Following the Judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on October 26, 2023, a former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has decried what she described as a “criminal enterprise gang”, saying that Nigerians now know its true definition.
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili made the remarks on her “X” (formerly twitter) handle, @obyezeks, on Thursday.
She also condemned what she described as “judicial enthronement of criminality as an official norm”.
She, however, consoled herself and Nigerians that “every criminal enterprise carries the seed of its eventual deconstruction”.
She posted: “Now we all know the true definition of a Criminal Enterprise Gang.
“Some would ask, “Where’s now the hope?” because, what else can Citizens who seek a Good Society now do in the light of judicial enthronement of criminality as an official norm?
“Well, take heart in this fact. History shows that every criminal enterprise carries the seed of its eventual deconstruction.
“So, do not be deceived. Nature abhors dishonest gain and knows how to deal with it from the inside.”
A commentator agreed, saying: “Criminality will oftentimes fight criminality in a bid to show who the stronger one is.
“It’s just a matter of time. Take heart, people. This cannot be the end.
“More evidence and more receipts should be unveiled as they emerge. No stopping until Nigeria awakes from this state of comatose.
“I gladly repeat again that if we cannot deliver an election that is backed by technology, integrity, and the rule of law, then Nigeria is going nowhere. Absolutely nowhere!”
