Elections: Ganduje calls for reform of Nigerian judiciary

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has noted that the Nigerian judiciary faces a lot of challenges in discharging its duties.

Ganduje spoke at the first Inter-Party Advisory Council Roundtable on “The Role of the Judiciary in Nigeria’s Democratic Sustainability” held in Abuja on Thursday.

The former Kano State Governor noted that the judiciary has played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s democratic landscape.

He pointed out that right from the early days of independence to the present day, the judiciary has been entrusted with upholding the rule of law, ensuring justice, and safeguarding the rights of citizens.

“However, it is important to mention here that in an attempt to play such a critical role, the judiciary faces various challenges such as inadequate funding, delays in justice delivery, and judicial independence, amongst others,” the APC National Chair said.

He said, however, that despite these challenges, there was a strong belief that
there are opportunities for “reforms that would further improve and strengthen the judiciary, as well as enhance its role in democratic sustainability.”

“I believe one of the key pillars of a vibrant democracy is an independent judiciary,
therefore, stakeholders in the democratic process must ensure that the judiciary remains free from external influences and interference.”