Ishaku Abbo, a former Nigerian senator, has expressed strong disapproval of the alleged corruption within the judiciary.
He emphasized that without significant reforms, the growth of democracy in Nigeria will be hindered, as the judiciary must focus on delivering justice rather than injustice.
Abbo voiced his concerns in Yola during a discussion with journalists. The former senator, who was ousted by the Appeal Court in Abuja this year after initially winning a Tribunal ruling that allowed him to serve a second term in the Senate, asserted that issues of vote-buying are more prevalent in court proceedings than in actual practices.
“My mandate was kidnapped in the courtroom by some judiciary bandits sitting on the throne of judgment.
“Judgment is from God, so if you are appointed as a judge, it means you are representing God on earth. So, if you collect money to deliver injustice, you will answer before your creator on the last day,” he said.
He alleged further, “A top judicial officer came to my hotel room in Abuja with his wife demanding money on behalf of the judges handling my case. I have the camera records. I want to talk to his people in Taraba State to caution him so that his career may not be terminated prematurely because of bribe money.”
The senator, who dwelled heavily on the height of corruption in the judiciary, also pointed out that the political leadership in the north has collapsed due to the selfish interest of some of the leaders in the region.
“You cannot blame president Bola Tinubu, because majority of the northern leaders went to him and bargained for their personal gains and not on behalf of the north, so they have already harvested what belongs to the entire north,” he added.
On his political ambition to contest for the governorship of the state come 2027, he disclosed that he is still making consultations with stakeholders and that he will soon make a public declaration on his ambition after he concludes his consultations.
