History of Politicians Gifting Cars to Judges in Nigeria Revealed

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu delves into the history of politicians gifting cars to judges in Nigeria, dating back to January 1993 during Ibrahim Babangida's rule. Odinkalu highlights the relationship between the military rulers, like Babangida, and the judiciary, particularly Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Mohammed Bello.

The article mentions a controversial story published by Concord Group alleging Babangida's bribery of Supreme Court Justices, including CJN Bello, with luxury cars. This practice raised concerns about judicial independence.

The piece discusses the context of the transition from military to civilian rule and the influence of key figures like Moshood Abiola and Bayo Onanuga in the political landscape of the time.