The Digest:
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo slams the judiciary and INEC chairman in his new book, accusing them of corruption and undermining justice and democracy. He warns that the country's legal and electoral systems threaten national stability.
Key Points:
- Obasanjo calls the Nigerian judiciary "a court of corruption" due to deep-rooted corruption.
- He highlights how judges' misconduct undermines the integrity of the judiciary.
- Accuses INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu of polluting the electoral process since 2015.
- Mentions Buhari's alleged collusion with the judiciary in election matters.
- Obasanjo laments the commodification of justice in Nigeria, contributing to its instability.
- He recounts an anecdote of a governor with six houses allegedly acquired through election tribunal chairmanship.
- His book critiques the judiciary's failure to protect citizens' right to fair elections.
Obasanjo’s damning critique of both INEC and the judiciary emphasizes the need for genuine reform in Nigeria’s electoral and legal systems to restore trust and justice.
