Prominent activist, Aisha Yesufu, has strongly criticised the Nigerian judiciary, accusing it of betraying the country’s constitution and failing the citizens it is meant to protect.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Yesufu expressed concern over recent controversial court rulings and the unresolved case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is seeking to resume her legislative duties.
The Edo-born human rights advocate lamented the judiciary’s perceived loss of integrity, alleging it has become a tool in the hands of corrupt politicians rather than a defender of justice.
“Our Nigerian judiciary needs to wake up. They have failed the system, failed the country, and failed even the oath they swore,” she said.
Yesufu further noted that the judiciary, once regarded as the last hope of the common man, has become increasingly compromised. She decried the growing trend of court orders being ignored by public institutions, particularly the National Assembly.
“Injunctions from the courts are being disregarded. We’ve seen institutions cherry-pick which rulings to obey. That’s deeply troubling,” she said.
She warned that the influence of politicians over the judicial process is undermining the rule of law and called for urgent internal reforms within the judiciary to restore its independence, credibility, and public trust.
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