Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District, has condemned the growing trend of politicians attempting to buy justice after losing elections, describing it as a dangerous act that threatens the foundation of democracy in Nigeria. He said this during a media chat in Abuja, where he expressed concern over how judicial outcomes are increasingly being influenced by money rather than merit.

According to Aliero, some desperate politicians who lose at the polls now focus on manipulating the court system instead of accepting the will of the people. He stressed that this culture of bribery and judicial compromise erodes public trust and makes voters question the essence of participating in elections. “Democracy thrives on fairness and integrity. Once the judiciary is compromised, the system collapses,” he warned.

The lawmaker, who is a former governor of Kebbi State, urged the judiciary to stand firm and resist political pressure or financial inducements. He also called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and anti-corruption agencies to thoroughly investigate allegations of bribery involving politicians and judges to restore faith in the justice system.

Aliero noted that election petitions should be based solely on facts and evidence, not on the highest bidder. He said that once politicians realise they can buy judgments, electoral violence, voter apathy, and corruption will continue to worsen. “The courts must not become an extension of political offices,” he cautioned.

He appealed to Nigerians to demand accountability and transparency at all levels of governance, emphasizing that true democracy can only thrive when the rule of law, not money or influence, determines the outcome of political disputes.