HOR Advocates Review Of Judicial System

The House of Representatives has called for the review of the nation’s Judicial System in order to restore Public Trust in the country’s Judiciary.

This call by the green Chamber was sequel to a motion by the member representing Alimisho Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Mr. Ganiyu Adele Ayuba

The Lawmaker while moving the motion noted that delays in the judicial system call for concern and gradually undermining public’s trust in the judiciary.

He expressed concerns that in some States, cases in trial courts that should be resolved within months lasts for four to five years before judgement is delivered especially long-term detentions of suspects, prolonged chieftaincy disputes, and unresolved commercial litigation, which poses significant challenges to democratic and economic progress of the nation.

Mr Ayuba explained that the public’s confidence in the court system may be damaged if immediate action is not taken to address the backlog in the justice system and administration, which could force people to decide to take law into their hands.

Adopting the motion, the House referred the matter to the Constitutional Review Committee for further legislative action.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji