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Nigerian Judiciary Branded as Corrupt: Body of Benchers Disputes NBS Findings
The Body of Benchers in Nigeria has dismissed the recent claims by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) regarding the judiciary being one of the most corrupt institutions in the country.
Senior legal figures, including Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN) and Chukwuma-Machukwu Ume (SAN), have criticized the NBS report for lacking scientific evidence to support its allegations.
They argue that such assessments are unfounded, especially given that only a small proportion of the judiciary (around 1,500 judges) can be responsible for widespread corruption across the country.
The NBS survey was also called into question for its failure to present concrete data that could justify the conclusion about the judiciary’s corruption status.
This criticism follows the continued negative public perception of Nigeria’s judiciary, which is seen as undermining the rule of law.
Many believe that factors like inefficiency, external interference, and allegations of bias contribute to the public’s lack of trust in the judicial system.
Nonetheless, the Body of Benchers has emphasized that efforts must be made by both the Bar and the Bench to address these issues through accountability and proper conduct.