PDP Criticizes APC's Housing Gifts to Judges

The People Democratic Party (PDP) expressed disapproval of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government's initiative to provide ultra-modern residential quarters to senior judges, labeling it as a form of political patronage. The PDP's statement, released on Tuesday, emphasized that such actions threaten the integrity of the judiciary and could compromise its independence, especially with the upcoming 2027 general elections in view.

The party argued that the government's provision of housing for judges appears to be a strategic move to influence judicial decisions, thereby destabilizing the political landscape in Nigeria. The PDP warned that this could lead to a cozi relationship between the judiciary and the executive, further complicating the already tumultuous political environment characterized by internal turmoil and fracturing opposition parties.

The statement highlighted concerns over the judiciary's role in maintaining neutrality and the potential for increased political patronage to undermine constitutional rights.