Chief Justice Of Nigeria Calls For Financial Autonomy

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad has lamented that it is difficult for the judiciary to be impartial and objective in a democracy where it remains financially tied to the executive.

Justice Muhammad made this known at the 2021 biannual all Nigeria judges conference of the superior courts in Abuja.

Addressing the judges, the chief judge of Nigeria, justice Tanko Muhammad stressed that there is need for financial autonomy upon which the impartiality of the judiciary is anchored.

The conference is declared open by president Muhammadu Buhari who is represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the event.

Chief Justice Of Nigeria Calls For Financial Autonomy

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