Edwin Clark has expressed strong concerns about the potential hijacking of the judiciary and local governments by powerful political figures. In a statement directed at Senate President Godswill Akpabio, he warned against the regrouping of anti-democratic factions within the National Assembly, urging vigilance to protect public debate in state houses.
Clark emphasized the threat of these groups seeking to amend the Constitution without proper discourse, specifically referencing the removal of state accounts as outlined in Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution. He underscored the importance of maintaining democratic processes and the integrity of party structures.
Reflecting on his past experience as a senator, Clark called for Akpabio to ensure that the National Assembly operates transparently and in accordance with democratic principles.