ADC faults APC over judges’ housing project, raises concerns over judicial independence

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for celebrating the commissioning of residential quarters for judges, warning that such actions could undermine public confidence in the independence of the judiciary.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party said judges deserve decent welfare and accommodation, but argued that such provisions should not be portrayed as favours from political office holders.
“Let it be clearly understood: judges deserve decent accommodation, adequate security and proper welfare.
“However, these must not be packaged as personal achievement of government off...