Ike Ofuokwu, Other Legal Experts Call for Comprehensive Reform of Nigerian Justice System in 2025

By Emeka Esogbue

Legal Luminary, Ike Ofuokwu, Esq. has expressed disappointment with the current state of Nigeria’s judiciary, citing lack of trust and political influence.

According to the Nation Newspaper, Ofuokwu, a governance professional, reported his loss of hope in the judiciary while lamenting the increasing political influence over court decisions, which results in delay in justice delivery.

The Legal Titan advised on merit-based appointments instead of connection or political expediency and also suggested that the Chief Justice of Nigeria and other judicial leaders take actions to root out corruption from the bench without waiting for litigants to petition them.

Others who spoke on ways to reposition the judiciary according to The Nation include Chief Ifedayo Adedipe, SAN, who called on the judicial leadership to address widespread negative perception of the judiciary by the public; Mrs. Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour, SAN, a Chartered Arbitrator urged a shift to Alternative Dispute Resolution methods.

Jonathan Iyieke, a senior lawyer called for a complete overhaul of the justice delivery system to uphold the rule of law while Tope Alabi, Activist Lawyer, urged the judiciary to adapt stricter case management cases to strike out cases lacking merit and prioritize public trust.

The legal experts believe that the reform will restore public confidence in the justice system and ensure the rule of law and effective administration of justice in the country.

Ike Ofuokwu, Esq. hails from Ogbeowele in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.

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