Tinubu Calls for Judicial Reforms to Combat Corruption

President Bola Tinubu addressed judges and justices at the 8th annual capacity-building workshop organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the National Judicial Institute in Abuja. He urged the judiciary to examine and improve prosecution strategies, eliminate outdated legal precedents, and close procedural gaps exploited by politically exposed persons and organized crime actors to delay criminal trials.

Tinubu emphasized that corruption poses an existential threat to Nigeria and warned against framing the anti-corruption campaign as solely an executive agenda. He described the judiciary as an active guardian of moral order and social equity, stating that the law should prioritize public good over technicalities that protect criminality.

He commended the EFCC for its efforts against cryptocurrency fraud and highlighted the importance of continuous capacity building for law enforcement and judicial authorities to combat evolving financial crimes, particularly in the context of advancing technology.