Lawyer Advocates for Total Judicial Independence in Nigeria Amid Calls for More Appeal Court Justices

Lawyer Opatola Victor, during an interview on Arise Television, highlighted the insufficiency of merely increasing the number of Appeal Court justices in Nigeria's judiciary. He emphasized the crucial requirement for total judicial independence, particularly in the judiciary's capacity to autonomously draw its budget directly from consolidated revenue funds.

Victor stressed that building public confidence and ensuring people's trust in the system are vital. He welcomed the development of expanding the Appeal Court justices, noting that it would lead to quicker dispensation of justice at the appellate level.

Victor underscored the importance of an independent judiciary that can manage its finances without relying on politicians for handouts. He emphasized the need to establish a trusted judicial system that can effectively deliver justice.