The Archbishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has called on the judiciary to redeem its image by dispensing justice without fear or favour, noting that Nigeria’s judiciary has become entangled in politics.
This was just as Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to immediately initiate an electoral reform programme that would correct the mistakes that have been made and also chart a way forward for the country.
Bishop Kukah, who is also a member of the Justice Uwais Electoral Reform Panel, disclosed this in reaction to the controversies surrounding the court judgements on the litigations of the 2023 general elections, while delivering keynote address at the 8th House of Justice Summit in Kaduna at the weekend with the theme: ‘Electoral Accountability and Democratic Stability’, “I am saddened by the fact that the Judiciary has now found itself being sucked into politics.”
Kukah explained that politics has its own rhyme and rhythm, especially in contrast to someone who has a certain moral and institutional responsibility. “Elections will always give us what I call unintended consequences but it is also important to understand that a contest is always a contest and you use the experience of this to prepare for the next contest.”
The host and C.E.O. of the House of Justice, Gloria Mabeiam Ballason Esq. said the House of Justice will always create platforms to discuss and find solution to contemporary issues in Nigeria and Africa.