The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned that judicial corruption poses an existential threat to Nigeria’s democracy, social justice, and the rule of law
Its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), called for urgent and far-reaching reforms to restore public confidence in the justice system.
osikwe decried the growing public perception that the courts, constitutionally meant to be the last hope of the common man, have become places “where justice can be delayed, manipulated, or even purchased by the highest bidder”.
He also called for more decisive and transparent actions, including reforms in judicial appointments, disciplinary mechanisms, case-assignment systems, and the funding of the judiciary.