ADC Critiques APC Over Abuja Judges’ Housing Project

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for celebrating the inauguration of a housing project for judges in Abuja, describing the action as unethical and capable of undermining public confidence in the independence of the judiciary. The statement, issued by ADC's National Public Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, emphasized that judges deserve decent accommodation as part of the government's constitutional obligations, rather than as a favor from political office holders.

The project, unveiled by President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, includes the construction of two large courtrooms, eight smaller courtrooms, a library, and administrative offices. However, the ADC argued that neither Tinubu nor Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, should receive personal acclaim for the project, which they claim is financed by public funds.

The ADC expressed concern that such actions blur the boundaries between the executive and judicial branches, potentially compromising judicial independence.