A retired judge of the Federal High Court, Ibrahim Buba, has accused politicians in the country of overworking the judiciary arm of government to keep democracy going. He noted that oftentimes, it is easier for people to notice issues with the judiciary rather than the bigger problems with politicians and the political system. ”Buba urged politicians to focus on politics of development and advancement to avoid wasting resources on inter-party fights, election petitions, and dragging the judiciary into a conflict of “do or die. He, however, urged the judiciary to appoint individuals who can challenge the actions of the other arms of government on the bench. He added, “In the three arms of government, it is only the judiciary that has stringent conditions of qualification.

Source: Punch March 02, 2024 06:45 UTC