Osinbajo Urges Overhaul of Nigeria's Justice System for Substantive Justice - Calls for Decolonization

Former Vice President Osinbajo advocates for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria's justice system, emphasizing the need for a shift towards substantive justice over technicalities. Speaking at the Yusuf Ali Annual Lecture, Osinbajo criticized the system's reliance on outdated legal practices that hinder justice delivery and erode public trust.

He highlighted the importance of a justice system that serves the people rather than glorifying procedural aspects. Osinbajo and other legal experts called for the decolonization of Nigeria's legal framework to build a more independent and credible judiciary, aiming to enhance justice accessibility and trust in the legal system.