Judicial capture can ruin Nigeria –Ejiofor

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka
Human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on relevant stakeholders in Nigeria, particularly those within the judicial circle, to do everything within their powers to ensure that the independence of the judiciary is fully protected and guaranteed.
This, he argued, had become necessary because of the growing concerns across the country about the independence of that arm of the government, especially as it concerns sensitive political issues.
Ejiofor, in a statement, pointed out that the judiciary was essential to Nigeria’s political stability, constitutional democracy and socioeconomic development and as such, must live above board.
He said the...