Constitutional Lawyer Urges Salary Increase for Judges,

A call has been made by constitutional lawyer, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, for President Bola Tinubu to align the salaries of judges in Nigeria with that of Senators. Dr. Ajulo made this statement in Abuja while expressing sympathy for Justice Adeyeye, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, who was affected by the collapse of a section of the state High Court.

In addition to advocating for salary increases, Dr. Ajulo emphasized the importance of reconstructing old court buildings nationwide and addressing the issue of judges’ wages comprehensively.

He highlighted the disparity in remuneration between the judiciary and the other branches of government, despite the significant work carried out by judges…CONTINUE READING

Dr. Ajulo stressed the need to reform the salary structure of judges to bring it in line with that of Senators.

He also pointed out the successful court redesign and renovation carried out in Lagos State during Tinubu’s tenure as Governor and called for a similar initiative to be implemented nationwide now that he is President.

Furthermore, Dr. Ajulo highlighted the importance of ensuring the security of justices, particularly in light of the recent extension of their retirement age.

He referenced the ongoing issue between the Osun State government and the Chief Judge of the State as an example.

He urged the government to declare a state of emergency to safeguard the welfare and security of federal judges, as they could potentially face conspiracies.

Dr. Ajulo concluded by stating that the incident involving the Chief Judge of Ekiti State serves as a symbolic indication of the present state of most judges, highlighting their vulnerable status as endangered species.