Rivers Crisis: Visa Ban Proposed by HURIWA for Judges Issuing Biased Judgements
In response to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union to impose visa bans on judges involved in what they describe as politically motivated judgments.
HURIWA’s statement comes amid allegations that certain judicial decisions in Rivers are influenced by political interests rather than legal principles.
The organization argues that these judges are undermining the rule of law and democracy in Nigeria, particularly in light of contentious political events in the state.
HURIWA’s request for international sanctions aims to hold accountable those perceived to be compromising judicial integrity.
This situation has sparked a broader debate about the independence of the judiciary in Nigeria and the need for reforms to ensure fair and impartial legal proceedings.