Judges Need Housing for a Dignified Retirement – Wike
Judicial independence plays a crucial role in preserving Nigeria’s democracy and stability. This was the central message delivered by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, during the 2024 annual Court of Appeal Justices conference held in Abuja. Wike emphasized that for the judiciary to effectively uphold the law, it […]
Wike Responds to Falana: No Issue with Building Houses for Judges, Separation of Powers Is Not Absolute
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has recently defended the federal government’s plan to build houses for judges, following criticism from human rights lawyer Femi Falana. Falana had claimed that constructing homes for judges was unconstitutional and undermined the independence of the judiciary. Wike disagrees with this viewpoint. In a statement made by […]