Judicial Independence Matters: Ezekwesili’s Warning To Nigerians

Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, has emphasized that those who hold Nigeria dear should not allow politicians to further tarnish the country’s judiciary…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ezekwesili urged Nigerians not to permit politicians to undermine the judiciary without putting up a fight.

She made this statement on her social media platform on Monday.

Ezekwesili’s comments come in the context of ongoing appeals in the Supreme Court filed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).

They are seeking to challenge the victory of President Bola Tinubu from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25 presidential election, following the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal’s confirmation of Tinubu’s win.

Ezekwesili stressed the profound significance of a country’s judiciary, its integrity, and independence, which go beyond common perceptions. She highlighted that the judiciary plays a crucial role in constitutional democracies, and it should not be compromised by politicians.

She further emphasized that a country’s economic prosperity relies on the trustworthiness and impartiality of its judiciary. Investors consider judicial independence and integrity as paramount factors when deciding where to invest.

In conclusion, Ezekwesili called on those who care about Nigeria to resist any attempts to undermine the country’s judiciary and urged members of the judiciary to safeguard their independence, regardless of personal costs or benefits, for the sake of the nation and its citizens.