Nigeria’s judiciary isn’t defective – Justice Archibong

A judge in the Akwa Ibom State High Court, Justice Archibong E. Archibong, has said that the judiciary in Nigeria is not corrupt and defective as claimed by some people. Justice Archibong said as an arm of government, the judiciary has in recent times displayed competence and restored hope in many that it is truly […]

A judge in the Akwa Ibom State High Court, Justice Archibong E. Archibong, has said that the judiciary in Nigeria is not corrupt and defective as claimed by some people.
Justice Archibong said as an arm of government, the judiciary has in recent times displayed competence and restored hope in many that it is truly the last hope of the common man.
He also noted that the online media recently misquoted him that the judiciary was weak and compromised, adding that “to the best of my knowledge I have not spoken to any journalists that Nigeria’s judiciary was ineffective.
“The people, political parties and groups now have confidence in the judiciary. I think in Africa, our judicial system can be well-spoken of because of the quality and calibre of legal minds that have over the years ensured independence and truth,” he said.
However, Archibong who is the  international president of Brotherhood Lawyers Fellowship, a non-profit organisation of over 500 members out to nurture young lawyers and provide free legal services, charged lawyers and judges to maintain their integrity and fear of God.