Nigeria’s Judiciary Under Fire: Obi Slams Highest Bidder Influence

• Former Governor Speaks Out on Judicial Independence

• Criticizes Executive Interference and Corruption

• Calls for Strong, Impartial Legal System

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a scathing critique, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, condemned the country’s judicial system as compromised by the executive branch and the highest bidder.

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During a memorial lecture, Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, asserted that he was once a beneficiary of an incorruptible judiciary, winning election disputes through fair legal processes.

“Our judiciary is weak and compromised by the executive and highest bidder,” Obi stated, emphasizing the urgent need for judicial independence to combat criminality and uphold the rule of law. “The future of our society is compromised because the independence of the judiciary has been destroyed.”

Highlighting the importance of an impartial legal system, Obi argued, “The rule of law is the foundation on which any society survives and develops, and the only thing that makes it sacrosanct is the independence of the judiciary.”

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Obi’s remarks underscore growing concerns over the integrity of Nigeria’s judicial branch, raising questions about the separation of powers and the potential erosion of democratic principles.

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