The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has voiced concern over conflicting court judgments and condemned the practice of the executive arm of government awarding contracts on behalf of the judiciary.
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The remarks were made during a briefing with journalists ahead of the NBA’s 2025 Law Week, where the association also called for reforms to streamline pre-election litigation in the country.
According to the Akure Branch of the NBA, political parties must face legal consequences for violating democratic principles. Chairman of the branch, Mr. Friday Umar, explained that “sometimes, conflicting decisions arise from differences in judges’ perspectives” and acknowledged that the National Judicial Council (NJC) is taking steps to curb such inconsistencies.
Umar, flanked by other branch executives, noted that the NJC has introduced guidelines to prevent forum shopping where litigants move cases from one jurisdiction to another in search of sympathetic judges. He stressed that cases should be filed where the cause of action occurred to preserve judicial integrity.
The NBA also commended the Ondo State Government for constructing a new judicial complex named after the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. However, the association maintained that the judiciary itself should ideally manage such projects to safeguard its independence. Umar described the practice of governors awarding contracts for court buildings or purchasing vehicles for judges as a violation of judicial autonomy.
Umar further disclosed that this year’s Law Week will focus on the theme: “Nigeria: Quest for a Utilitarian Judiciary and Roles for Stakeholders.” Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, will deliver the keynote address.
The event will also feature a session on “Promoting Electoral Justice through Legislative and Judicial Systems,” led by Dr. Remi Olatubora (SAN), with Olumide Olujimi (SAN) and Adamson Adeboro (SAN) serving as discussants.
“For democracy to thrive, there must be a judiciary that delivers justice without fear or favour,” Umar said. “Electoral justice is critical because when the process is defective, the product the government will also be defective. Our communiqué at the end of Law Week will contain recommendations to strengthen the electoral and judicial systems.”
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