Falana Critiques Luxury Homes for Judges, Threatens Legal Action

Femi Falana, a senior advocate in Nigeria, has criticized the Federal Government's recent allocation of newly built luxury homes for judges in the Katampe District of Abuja, describing the move as discriminatory and unlawful. In an interview on Thursday, Falana expressed his concerns regarding the provision of exclusive housing benefits to members of the judiciary while neglecting other categories of public servants.

He stated that the government should not provide special privileges to a select group of public officials, emphasizing the need for equal treatment under the law. Falana clarified that he does not oppose judges receiving official accommodation but insists that similar welfare should be extended to all public servants.

He warned that the housing policy would soon face legal scrutiny, asserting that the government is unlawfully extending benefits based on class distinctions. The allocation of these homes was part of a project involving the construction of 40 residential units for judges, which was commissioned by President Bola Tinubu.