Tinubu Urges Judiciary to Deliver Swift, Fair Justice

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigerian judiciary to ensure the delivery of fair and timely justice, warning that a compromised legal system poses a threat to democratic stability.

Tinubu made the call on Monday during the commissioning of the Court of Appeal Abuja Division building complex in Dakibiyu, Abuja.

The development was disclosed in a statement posted on the official page of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented the President at the event.

According to the statement, Tinubu expressed concern over delays in the administration of justice and growing public frustration over prolonged court cases and case backlogs.

He stressed that the justice system must remain accessible, fair and efficient to sustain public confidence in the judiciary.

“To my Lords Justices, as you move into this complex, Nigeria asks one thing of you: let justice be swift. Let it be fair. Let it be blind to status, tribe, or purse. Let the common man feel that this Court is truly his last hope,” the President said.

Tinubu stated that the newly commissioned Court of Appeal complex reflects his administration’s commitment to strengthening the justice sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to him, providing a befitting working environment for judicial officers remains part of efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the nation’s justice system.

The President noted that a credible and independent judiciary is critical to sustaining democracy, protecting citizens’ rights and promoting the rule of law.

He maintained that public trust in democratic institutions can only be preserved when justice is dispensed fairly, promptly and without bias.

The commissioning of the new facility forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to improve judicial infrastructure and enhance the capacity of courts across the country.