Citizens’ Gavel, a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization committed to expediting justice in Nigeria, has implored every Nigerian to engage in the ongoing judicial appointment process.
The organization highlighted that “the integrity of our democracy is not solely determined by electoral outcomes but also, by the judicious selection of our judicial officers.
“Citizens’ Gavel stands firm in its belief that the involvement of the Nigerian people is paramount in shaping a trustworthy and equitable judicial system.”
According to the group, the appointment of twelve (12) out of the twenty-four (24) nominated judges was a crucial phase for democratic journey as more people woild be vested with powers to uphold justice, maintain the rule of law, interpret laws, review the constitution, resolve disputes and protect the rights of the ordinary Nigerian, all of which directly impacted the lives of every Nigerian.
Also, in the vein of judicial accountability, the group has condemned the prevalence of decadence in the Nigerian Judicial System, which has been noticeable in recent years.
To nip this decadence in the bud, Citizens’ Gavel urgently beckoned the people of Nigeria to exercise their democratic right to a transparent and accountable process in appointing judges.
The NGO insisted on the necessity of basing judicial selections on merit and established integrity to arrest the current degradation and fortify the foundations of justice in the nation.
Moving forward, the group urged the Nigerian judiciary to dispense equal consequences for action, “such that everyone plays by the same rules stipulated by the constitution, regardless of status, tribe, religion or name, just as is obtainable in developed, democratic countries.”
Leading the charge for judicial accountability, Citizens’ Gavel said it had meticulously compiled and presented the profiles of the identified twenty-four appointees.
The organization invited the Nigerian public to exercise their civic duty by thoroughly examining each individual’s profile.
It said that concerns regarding any appointee’s character, conduct, or impartiality should be formally addressed through a petition to the National Judicial Council (NJC).
It encouraged citizens to articulate their objections clearly and send a copy of their correspondence to hello@gavel.ng
[View complete nominee list here: Citizens’ Gavel: Helping people get justice on time]
ABOUT GAVEL: Citizens’ Gavel is a civic tech NGO that aims to create a world where justice delivery is fast and efficient regardless of economic or political demographics.
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Charles Akintola for Citizens’ Gavel’s Communications Team
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