Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has identified key challenges hindering the nation’s war against corruption, including frivolous appeals, intimidation of judges, and judgments based on technicalities. Speaking at the 6th Economic and Financial Crimes Commission/National Judicial Institute Capacity Building Workshop, Tinubu emphasized the judiciary’s crucial role in combating corruption.
Tinubu acknowledged improvements in prosecuting corruption cases due to recent justice sector reforms but stressed the need to address existing challenges. He described corruption as “cancer” denying Nigeria its full potential and advocated for collective action against this common enemy.
Key Challenges:
- Frivolous Applications and Appeals: Delaying trials and hindering progress
- Intimidation of Judges: Undermining the judiciary’s independence
- Judgments Based on Technicalities: Overlooking facts in favor of procedural loopholes
Way Forward:
Tinubu urged the judiciary to enhance its capacity to handle complex financial crimes, particularly those involving virtual assets and cryptocurrency fraud. He highlighted his administration’s efforts to:
- Improve judges’ welfare and accommodation
- Invest in critical social programs to reduce corruption pressure
- Support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in tracing and recovering stolen assets
Other notable figures, including Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, emphasized the importance of collaboration and capacity-building initiatives in combating corruption.
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