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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticized Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for presenting cars and houses as gifts to judges who may later preside over cases involving the government.
Falana argued that it is inappropriate for the government to provide such gifts to judicial officials, as it could raise concerns about impartiality and integrity within the judiciary.
According to Falana, “You cannot be seen to be giving cars or houses to the judges who are going to determine your cases,” underscoring the potential for conflicts of interest when judges receive personal benefits from the government.
This critique comes amid discussions on the independence of Nigeria’s judiciary and the need for clear boundaries between the judicial branch and other government officials.
Falana’s comments reflect broader calls for transparency and judicial independence, as well as public trust in the justice system’s fairness.
The issue has sparked debate over the ethics of gifts to judges and the implications such acts might have on the impartiality of judicial decisions.
