Comrade Dr. Kehinde Taiga, President of Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has called for an urgent review of a legal advice issued by the Delta State Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), alleging bias in a high-profile land grabbing case.
In a legal advice dated June 27, 2025, from the Delta State Police Command, the DPP reportedly listed only two suspects, Golden Azikiwe and Ikechukwu Nwenyi, despite police investigations identifying three individuals, including one Engr. Sam Morah, as suspects in a case involving assault, conspiracy to commit a felony, malicious damage, forceful land takeover, and forceful entry.
The DPP’s advice, which established a prima facie case against Azikiwe and Nwenyi, conspicuously excluded Morah, raising concerns of selective prosecution.
Dr. Taiga, in a passionate statement, accused the DPP’s office of allegedly shielding Morah, a prime suspect, suggesting “an element of corruption” in the omission.
“The advice implies others have a case to answer, but Sam Morah does not. This is unacceptable,” Taiga said in an address to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Delta State.
He emphasized that the judiciary, often seen as the last hope of the common man, must not become “the hope of who pays the highest.”
The controversy stems from a police investigation into a land dispute, where Morah, alongside Nwenyi, Orji Martins Chinedu, and others, were named as suspects.
The accused had previously filed for fundamental human rights enforcement against the police and complainants.
A court ruling confirmed the suspects had a case to answer, yet the DPP’s advice excluded Morah, prompting Taiga’s outcry.
Taiga revealed that the DPP’s office allegedly plans to withdraw the current advice on Monday and issue a new one.
He urged the Attorney General to ensure the revised advice is free of bias and includes Morah’s name to allow for a fair investigation.
“The advice must not be influenced by anyone. It should be fair and allow the police to charge the matter to court,” he stated.
The allegations have sparked public debate, highlighting concerns about judicial integrity in Delta State.
Legal experts note that the DPP’s discretionary powers, while constitutionally granted, must align with principles of fairness and transparency to maintain public trust.
While Taiga’s call is essential for fairness and justice, sources indicate a review of the DPP’s advice is underway.
As the case unfolds, it underscores broader issues of accountability in Nigeria’s judicial system, with advocates like Taiga demanding justice for all parties involved in cases before the courts.
