Mohammed Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, says a High Court judgment has cleared President Bola Tinubu of allegations that he interfered with the judiciary. In statements reported from Kaduna, Matawalle argued that the court’s decision recognizing the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) demonstrates that Tinubu does not act to influence judicial outcomes. Both reports say Matawalle frames the ruling as evidence of the President’s respect for democracy and judicial independence. The court judgment is presented as the basis for Matawalle’s position, with the minister portraying Tinubu’s alleged non-interference as consistent with constitutional principles. The reports do not add details on the original allegations or the specific reasoning in the court ruling, but both agree on the minister’s interpretation of the outcome and its implications for the dispute surrounding ADC leadership. Overall, the information provided reflects Matawalle’s response to the High Court decision rather than new factual findings about alleged actions by the President.