Citizens’ Gavel backs CJN Kekere-Ekun’s call for judicial reforms, war on corruption
ABUJA – The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has received the backing of an advocacy group, Citizens’ Gavel, for her call to action on judicial reforms and the fight against corruption. This development came as the judiciary faced increasing criticism over delayed justice and widespread graft. The statement emphasized that Justice Kekere-Ekun’s acknowledgement of the judiciary’s inefficiencies aligns with Citizens’ Gavel’s mission to uphold justice and protect Nigerians’ rights. Justice Kekere-Ekun made her remarks at the 3rd Annual National Judicial Council (NJC) Conference on Judges’ Performance Evaluation in Abuja, where she stressed that delayed justice is equivalent to denied justice. According to Citizens’ Gavel, her candid acknowledgement highlights the urgent need for reform. The statement reads, “Delayed justice is denied justice. This stark reality underscores the frustrations of many citizens caught in a judicial system perceived as slow and inefficient...