A Public analyst, Mr Samuel Adelodun, on Sunday called for strengthening of the nation’s judicial system to enhance the present administration’s fight against corruption.
Adelodun told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Omu-Aran, Kwara that putting the nation’s judiciary in the right and proper perspective, would assist in sustaining the fight against corruption and other vices.
He said that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practice and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) deserve adequate attention in term of proper budgetary allocation for optimum performance.
According to him, strengthening the two anti-corruption agencies will equip them with the wherewithal to achieve effective prosecution of corrupt cases still pending in the nation’s courts.
Adelodun said that the government’s anti-corruption war had highlighted some serious challenges in the capability of the courts to handle some high profile corruption cases.
“The present administration’s anti-corruption war, which is gradually extending to every sector of the nation’s economy, is no doubt enough reason to strengthen our judicial system.
“I think the judiciary, as the last hope of the common man, needs to be properly funded and with adequate personnel and conducive environment in place to function effectively.
“This is very essential and critical in moving the nation forward politically and economically.’’ the analyst said.
He also urged members of the bench to proffer viable solutions, saying that such would guard against unwarranted distractions and undue influence in the discharge of their responsibilities.
“Judiciary should be absolutely independent in its own right with adequate resources to effectively discharge its duty,” Adelodun said. (NAN)
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