President Bola Ahmed Tinubu calls on Nigerian judges to deliver justice quickly, fairly, and impartially, while warning against actions that could undermine the credibility of the legal system. According to multiple reports, Tinubu makes the remarks during the commissioning of the Court of Appeal Abuja Division building complex in Dakibiyu, Abuja. He emphasizes that the judiciary carries a major responsibility and says public attention is focused on judges and the justice they deliver.
The outlets report that Tinubu also urges judges to ignore considerations such as tribe or social status when deciding cases. He warns that any compromise of the legal system could pose a threat to democratic stability. In his message, Tinubu highlights the need for an environment that reflects the importance of the role of the courts, and links timely, impartial rulings with support for democracy.
Across the reports, the central theme is Tinubu’s call for swift, fair adjudication from the judiciary and the importance of maintaining integrity in the justice process.
