Nigeria [VIDEO] Judges Under Fire as Tinubu Campaign Anthem Plays at Judiciary Conference

The Digest:

A political anthem endorsing President Bola Tinubu sparked controversy after being played at a national conference for judges, drawing sharp criticism from an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Paul Ibe, the media aide, questioned the judiciary's impartiality, revealing how the symbolism of political allegiance can cast a shadow over institutions meant to stand on the mandate of the law.

Key Points:

• Paul Ibe, media aide to Atiku Abubakar, criticized the Nigerian judiciary.
• The controversy stems from the playing of a pro-Tinubu anthem at a judges' conference.
• The song "On Your Mandate We Shall Stand" was played as President Tinubu was introduced.
• Ibe questioned if judges were standing on Tinubu's mandate or the constitution.
• He described the incident as "worrisome" for judicial neutrality.
• The event was the All-Nigerian Judges Conference in Abuja.
• A video of the incident was shared online, fueling public debate.

This incident has ignited a debate over the perceived boundaries between the executive and the judiciary, raising questions about institutional independence and the optics of political symbolism in a democracy.

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