Court Declares Utomi's Shadow Govt Unconstitutional in Nigeria

A court in Nigeria has declared the shadow government initiative led by Utomi's group as unconstitutional, ruling it void under the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. The court held that the formation of a shadow government is not recognized by the Nigerian legal system.

The group, including members like Dele Farotimi and Cheta Nwanze, has been restrained from operating. Efforts to obtain a reaction from the group have been unsuccessful.

The Department of State Services (DSS) initiated the legal action, arguing for the supremacy of the constitution. The court granted an injunction to prevent the group from establishing or operating a shadow cabinet.