Peter Obi Bemoans State of Nigeria’s Judiciary
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has bemoaned the state of Nigeria’s Judiciary, saying it was “witnessing an undeniable decline.”
Obi stated that although there still existed a few good Judges and Justices in the country, however, generally speaking, he said the situation was worrisome and a threat to the future of the nation.
Delivering a keynote speech titled: “The Role of the Judiciary in Shaping Nigeria’s Future” at the 5th Memorial of Justice Anthony Nnaemeka Aniagolu at the Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, he said there was a lot to learn from the integrity of the late Justice of the Supreme Court and his class of Justices.
Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, is a private institution owned and managed by the Catholic Church.
According to Obi, “It was truly an honour to pay tribute to one of Nigeria’s most esteemed jurists, the late Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Nnaemeka Aniagolu.
“His illustrious career, particularly as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria from 1978 to 1987, brought immense honour to our judiciary through his unwavering integrity and steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice in our nation.
“As we commemorate the legacy of Justice Aniagolu and other revered Nigerian judges, we must draw inspiration from their exemplary service. We must strive to emulate their dedication to integrity, fairness, respect for the rule of law, transparency, humility, and the dispensation of justice.
