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Richard Ogunsile
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is keenly interested in Nigerian judiciary’s independence.
Wike, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, stressed that the Tinubu’s administration is focused on safeguarding Nigeria’s judiciary from any attempts at manipulation or coercion.
Naija News reports that Wike made these remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of judges’ quarters in the Katampe District of Abuja on Monday.
The development will consist of 40 residences designated for various categories of judges, with an expected completion period of 15 months.
The FCT Minister said: “Mr President has always asked, How do we ensure the independence of the judiciary? How can the judiciary be truly independent? One of the key factors that guarantee judicial independence is the tenure of judicial officers.
“As the Minister of Justice and Attorney General stated, the president has addressed this by amending the constitution, allowing judicial officers to retire at the age of 70.
“Mr President also emphasized that the conditions of service are critical to judicial independence. If we want to insulate the judiciary from manipulation or interference by either the legislature or the executive, their conditions of service, especially remuneration, are crucial.”
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