Rot in judiciary deep – Olisa Agbakoba loud on public perception

By Henry Ojelu, Assistant Judicial Editor
In this interview, former Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, President, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, examines the state of Nigeria’s judiciary, 66 years after independence. He discusses public confidence in the courts, conflicting judgments, judicial appointments, funding, executive influence and the reforms needed to strengthen justice delivery. He also calls for greater autonomy for the NBA and a constitutional approach to the relationship between religion and the state.
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