{"id":24578,"date":"2025-11-17T17:33:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=24578"},"modified":"2025-11-17T17:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:33:46","slug":"justice-must-never-be-sold-tinubu-tells-nigerian-judges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/justice-must-never-be-sold-tinubu-tells-nigerian-judges\/","title":{"rendered":"Justice Must Never Be Sold, Tinubu Tells Nigerian Judges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><strong>ABUJA, Nigeria (FN)<\/strong> \u2014 President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian judges to uphold integrity and resist corruption, declaring that <em>\u201cjustice must never be for sale\u201d<\/em> during the opening of the All-Nigerian Judges\u2019 Conference of the Superior Courts in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Tinubu told the gathering on November 17, 2025, that the judiciary carries a unique responsibility as the guardian of fairness and stability in Nigeria. He warned that corruption in any arm of government weakens the nation, but corruption in the judiciary \u201cdestroys it at its core.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The president emphasized that Nigerians are frustrated by delays in court cases and concerns about judicial integrity. He said reforms cannot succeed without uncompromising honesty from those who sit on the Bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cJustice must never be for sale, and the Bench must never become a sanctuary for compromise,\u201d Tinubu said, urging judges to resist external pressures and internal temptations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The conference, themed <em>\u201cBuilding a Confident Judiciary,\u201d<\/em> brought together judges from across Nigeria\u2019s superior courts. Tinubu said confidence in the judiciary is essential for democracy, economic growth, and national unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">He acknowledged that the judiciary faces challenges, including heavy caseloads and limited resources, but insisted that discipline and integrity must remain non\u2011negotiable. \u201cWithout trust in the courts, citizens lose faith in the rule of law,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Legal analysts noted that Tinubu\u2019s remarks reflect growing public concern about corruption and inefficiency in Nigeria\u2019s justice system. The judiciary has often been accused of delays, favoritism, and political influence in high\u2011profile cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Judicial leaders at the conference welcomed Tinubu\u2019s call, pledging to uphold integrity while urging the government to provide better funding, training, and infrastructure. The Chief Justice of Nigeria reportedly assured that reforms would be pursued to restore public confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Opposition figures also responded, saying Tinubu\u2019s words must be matched with action. They argued that judicial independence must be protected from political interference, warning that speeches alone will not solve systemic problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Rights groups echoed similar concerns, stressing that judges must be shielded from pressure by politicians and wealthy elites. \u201cJustice cannot be for sale, but it also cannot be manipulated by those in power,\u201d one activist said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Public reactions were mixed. Many Nigerians praised Tinubu for confronting corruption in the judiciary, while others expressed skepticism, noting that past administrations made similar promises without meaningful change. Social media users debated whether the president\u2019s warning would translate into reforms or remain rhetoric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For now, Tinubu\u2019s appeal underscores the belief that the survival of Nigeria\u2019s democracy depends on a judiciary that is fair, fearless, and incorruptible. Whether his warning leads to lasting change remains uncertain, but the message has reignited national debate about justice and accountability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) \u2014 President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian judges to uphold integrity and resist corruption, declaring that \u201cjustice must never be for sale\u201d during the opening of the All-Nigerian Judges\u2019 Conference of the Superior Courts in Abuja. 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