Headlines:
Judiciary Must Remain Independent, Impartial, Faithful To The Law — Jonathan
The ex-president urged political parties to strengthen their internal democracy and take greater responsibility for the candidates they present for elections.
A file photo of former Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for an independent and impartial judiciary, warning that courts must remain faithful to the law to protect democracy in Africa.
Jonathan spoke on Tuesday at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue in Bauchi, Bauchi State, where he examined the role of political parties and the judiciary in strengthening democratic governance.
The former president said the judiciary, as the final guardian of constitutional order, must be completely separated from the executive and other arms of government.
“Judicial officers should be fair,” Jonathan said, stressing that judges must be guided by evidence and the principles of justice when adjudicating political cases.
He expressed concern over the increasing role of courts in settling electoral disputes and determining issues that, in his view, should sometimes be resolved by voters or political parties.
Jonathan said excessive political litigation, particularly in Nigeria, had raised concerns about public confidence in the judiciary.
He urged political parties to strengthen their internal democracy and take greater responsibility for the candidates they present for elections.
Headlines: Judiciary Must Remain Independent, Impartial, Faithful To The Law — Jonathan
Tags
Related Posts
EMEKA ATUMA HOSTS STRATEGIC MEETING,VOWS TO DELIVER ALL APC CANDIDATES IN ABIA CENTRAL
APC senatorial candidate for Abia Central, Hon. Emeka Atuma, has hosted key party candidates and stakeholders in a strategic meeting, pledging to unite the party and work tirelessly to secure victory for all APC candidates, including the party’s governorship candidate, in the 2027 elections.
DSS Probes Atiku’s Allegation Of Plot To Organise Protests In Sokoto
The DSS has ordered an investigation into former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s allegation that the agency was recruiting protesters to disrupt political activities in Sokoto State. The Service described the claims as inconsistent with its operations but said its Director-General had directed a probe into the matter.
EFCC Links Illegal Mining To Insecurity, Organised Crime, Vows To Target Financiers
The EFCC has linked illegal mining and mineral theft to insecurity and organised crime in Nigeria, warning that it will intensify efforts to identify and prosecute financiers, mineral buyers, compromised public officials and other beneficiaries behind the illicit operations.