AA Raises Alarm Over Insecurity, Economic Hardship

The Action Alliance (AA) has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security and economic challenges, warning that the country’s democratic institutions risk losing public confidence if the rule of law is not respected.

Speaking during a press conference in Abuja, the national chairman of the party, Chief Kenneth Udeze, commended the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government and security agencies for the successful rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.

He however stressed that many Nigerians remain in the custody of kidnappers and other criminal groups, urging the government to make every effort to secure their freedom.

“We commend the efforts of the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government and the security agencies that led to the rescue of the schoolchildren and teachers. However, many Nigerians are still being held captive, and the government must do everything possible to secure their release,” he said.

The party lamented that beyond insecurity, Nigeria is grappling with severe economic hardship, noting that rising inflation and the increasing cost of food, fuel and medicine have pushed millions of citizens deeper into poverty.

According to Udeze, unemployment among graduates and skilled youths has continued to fuel hopelessness and accelerate brain drain, while the collapse of essential public services has worsened living conditions across the country.

He decried the poor state of hospitals, shortages of drugs, inadequate staffing in schools, decaying educational infrastructure and persistent electricity outages, describing them as major obstacles to national development.

The Action Alliance also expressed concern over what it described as delays in the administration of justice and conflicting court decisions, warning that such developments erode public trust in the judiciary and encourage impunity.

The party further accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other public institutions of selectively obeying court judgments, arguing that such actions undermine democratic governance.

“When INEC and other agencies pick and choose which court orders to obey, they undermine the entire democratic process,” Udeze said.

He called on both the Federal and state governments to tackle the country’s security, economic and governance challenges with sincerity and competence, insisting that respect for the rule of law remains fundamental to sustaining Nigeria’s democracy.

“Democracy dies when institutions established to protect it become lawbreakers. INEC cannot decide which court orders to obey. The world is watching, and we will not rest until this injustice is reversed and the rule of law is fully restored,” he added

The Action Alliance (AA) has caution the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deliberately disobeying multiple Court of Appeal judgments recognizing the leadership of its National Chairman, Chief Kenneth Udeze, warning that the commission’s actions pose a serious threat to the rule of law and Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He maintained that judgments delivered by different panels of the Court of Appeal between January 2024 and July 2026 consistently upheld his leadership while dismissing challenges instituted by rival factions within the party.

According to him, the most recent ruling, delivered by the Court of Appeal on July 14, 2026, dismissed an application filed by a faction led by Adekunle Omoaje challenging the authority of his leadership to represent the party in ongoing litigation.

Udeze said the appellate court reaffirmed that earlier judgments recognizing him as National Chairman remain valid and binding until set aside by the Supreme Court.

“The import of these concurrent judgments is clear and unambiguous. The leadership of Chief Kenneth Udeze is the only valid, subsisting and legally recognized leadership of the Action Alliance. Any other claim is without legal effect,” he stated.

The AA chairman expressed disappointment that despite receiving certified true copies of the judgments and formal notifications from the party’s legal team, INEC allegedly failed to comply with the court’s decisions.

He disclosed that the party’s lawyers wrote to the commission on May 5, May 6 and July 22, 2026, requesting the restoration of the Udeze-led National Executive Committee on the commission’s records, but claimed the commission neither responded nor implemented the court rulings.

Udeze argued that INEC’s actions violate Section 287(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which mandates all authorities and persons to enforce decisions of the Court of Appeal.

He questioned why the commission, headed by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Professor of Law, would allegedly disregard binding judicial pronouncements.

“How does a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria justify disobedience to valid, subsisting and binding judgments of the Court of Appeal? What message does this send about respect for the rule of law?” he asked.

The Action Alliance further demanded that INEC immediately restore the Udeze-led National Executive Committee on its official records and accord the party’s leadership all rights and privileges due under the law.

On preparations for the 2027 general elections, Udeze disclosed that the party had already conducted consensus primary elections for various elective positions, including presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state assembly seats, in compliance with the Electoral Act.

He assured candidates who emerged from the primaries that the party would take all lawful steps to protect their candidacies, while noting that the party remained open to new entrants through ongoing membership registration and substitution primaries.