Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Femi Falana recently voiced his concerns about the judiciary's current predicament, which he believes is marred by an unprecedented wave of blackmail and intimidation about the ongoing presidential election petitions.

During a televised program, Falana underscored that, in the entire history of Nigeria, there has been no election petition that has garnered such immense attention and scrutiny since the days of colonial rule. However, he went on to express his view that this heightened level of scrutiny and the accompanying blackmail is entirely unnecessary.

Falana raised a significant concern, emphasising the misconception that everything culminates with the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. He stressed the need to recognise that the judicial process extends beyond this phase.

Despite the overwhelming challenges posed by these circumstances, Falana did not fail to commend the judiciary for its remarkable poise and maturity in the face of blatant attempts at intimidation. The legal community, he believes, continues to demonstrate resilience and dedication in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.