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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigerian judiciary to ensure the speedy and impartial delivery of justice, warning that delays and inefficiencies in the legal system could undermine the country’s democratic foundations.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President made the appeal on Monday during the commissioning of the new Court of Appeal Abuja Division complex in Dakibiyu, Abuja.
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Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the event, said Nigerians expect the judiciary to remain a beacon of hope by delivering justice that is fair, accessible and timely.
According to a statement released through the Vice President’s official channels, the President expressed concern over the growing backlog of cases in courts and the frustration many citizens experience due to prolonged legal proceedings.
He stressed that public trust in the justice system depends on the ability of courts to dispense justice without unnecessary delays or bias.
Addressing judicial officers, Tinubu said, “To my Lords Justices, as you move into this complex, Nigeria asks one thing of you: let justice be swift. Let it be fair. Let it be blind to status, tribe, or purse. Let the common man feel that this Court is truly his last hope.”
The President noted that a strong and independent judiciary remains essential to the survival of democracy and the rule of law.
He added that the newly commissioned Court of Appeal complex is part of his administration’s efforts to strengthen the justice sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to him, providing modern infrastructure and a conducive working environment for judicial officers is necessary to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the nation’s courts.
Tinubu said the facility symbolises the government’s commitment to building institutions that can meet the demands of a growing population while ensuring that justice remains accessible to all Nigerians.
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