Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that no serious investor will risk money in a country where the judiciary is not independent.

Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, he stressed that businesses need trust in the legal system before they can invest.

Jonathan explained that when government officials dictate court rulings, it creates fear and uncertainty. According to him, “no businessman will bring money into such an economy because it is too risky.”

He added that leaders must always stand for justice and fairness, no matter how painful, if they want to secure a better future for the next generation.

At the same event, Bishop Matthew Kukah praised Jonathan for peacefully conceding defeat in 2015, describing it as a turning point in Nigeria’s democracy. But he also advised the former president to be cautious of politicians who may try to use him for their own interests ahead of the 2027 elections.