Rot in judiciary deep – Olisa Agbakoba loud on public perception

In an interview, former Nigerian Bar Association President Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, assessed the state of Nigeria's judiciary 66 years after independence. He discussed public confidence in the courts, conflicting judgments, judicial appointments, funding, executive influence, and necessary reforms. Agbakoba also called for greater autonomy for the NBA and a constitutional approach to the relationship between religion and the state. The interview was conducted by Henry Ojelu, Assistant Judicial Editor.

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