Judiciary autonomy must include transparent appointment of judges Lawyers
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By Innocent Anaba, Henry Ojelu & Onozure Dania
On Monday, state governors agreed to accede to the demand for judiciary autonomy being championed by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, who have locked and grounded activities in courts across the country for the 14th day running.
The state governors, through Nigerian Governors’ Forum Chairman, and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Monday, at a meeting with representatives of both the judiciary and legislature to harmonise their position in the office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said all parties had reached an agreement on the way forward.
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s the strike action embarked on by Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, to demand financial autonomy for the judiciary enters day nine, some Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs spoke on JUSUN’s position and what the state governments must do.
Ozekhome, SAN
Rights activist and lawyer, Mike Ozekhome expressed support for the ongoing JUSUN strike, insisting that the judiciary must be emancipated now. He said: “Autonomy as prescribed by the Constitution, is the goal of the JUSUN strike. No more, no less. This was why I supported President Muhammadu Buhari’s Executive Order which had ordered direct payments to Heads of Courts for disbursements. Though appearing then otiose and superfluous, having been duly and fully provided for in the 4th Alteration to the 1999 Constitution, I still supported it. Why should Governors waylay, like armed bandits, funds meant for the Judiciary on a first-line-charge? Where is the hallowed doctrine of separation of powers, checks and
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JUSUN strike: What FG, States must do SANs
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s the strike action embarked on by Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, to demand financial autonomy for the judiciary enters day nine, some Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs spoke on JUSUN’s position and what the state governments must do.
Ozekhome, SAN
Rights activist and lawyer, Mike Ozekhome expressed support for the ongoing JUSUN strike, insisting that the judiciary must be emancipated now. He said: “Autonomy as prescribed by the Constitution, is the goal of the JUSUN strike. No more, no less. This was why I supported President Muhammadu Buhari’s Executive Order which had ordered direct payments to Heads of Courts for disbursements. Though appearing then otiose and superfluous, having been duly and fully provided for in the 4th Alteration to the 1999 Constitution, I still supported it. Why should Governors waylay, like armed bandits, funds meant for the Judiciary on a first-line-charge?
By Henry Ojelu & Onozure Dania
Nigerian women joined their counterparts across the world on Monday to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion, several programmes were held across the country to raise awareness on issues affecting women. In this edition, LAW & HUMAN RIGHTS sought the views of female lawyers and human rights activists on whether there has been any significant progress in terms of respect for the rights of women under the current administration. Those who spoke include Mrs Titilola Akinlawon, SAN, Prof. Chioma Agomo, Funmi Falana, Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Grace Ketefe, Onize Osho, Anwiri Chindah and Victoria Ogundipe-Peters.
2021: What FG must do differently Lawyers
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By Henry Ojelu & Onozure Dania
In this edition of Law & Human Rights, we sought the views of lawyers on what the federal government must do differently this year to ensure that citizens enjoy the impact of good governance and rule of law.
FG must implement transformational policies Agbakoba, SAN
Former president of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, believes that the only path to ensure that the country’s ailing economy is revived is for the federal government to implement radical policies. He also suggested a review of the bank lending rate to boost economic activities.