Professor Abdulfatai Sambo of the department of Law, University of ilorin has emphasized that lack of the understanding of the right way of deciding political disputes, as the major judiciary problem that the country is witnessing.
Professor Sambo said this while delivering the Two Hundred and Seventy-Eighth Inaugural lecture
with the theme: “Judicialising Politics Without Politicizing The Judex”.
He emphasized that the political class often uses legal powers for their own selfish gain, hence the need to review and ensure adherence to the Nigeria constitution.
Professor Sambo recommended among others thing, the need for a new constitution for the country through referendum, constitutional convention or constituent assembly with selected memberships.
He also stressed the need for the judicial arm of government to be financially independent to prevent it from depending on the executive or legislature.
Other recommendations include: establishment of a constitutional court, strengthening of enforcement of court orders, as well as fair process of appointing judges, devoid of the interference of the executive.
Prof. Sambo also called for an upward review of basic educational qualification for people aspiring into legislative houses and the executive.
As it is presently, the constitution permits people with School Certificate and below educational qualification and experience to be elected into the legislative houses and executive.
“Most of these people are into politics, not because of any vision but because of their selfish or personal interest,” .
By implementing these changes, the Law professor believes that Nigeria’s judiciary can become more effective and impartial, paving way to a better governance.
