Lawyers volunteer to participate in trial of erring judges
"The League of Patriotic Lawyers has called for caution in the ongoing face-off between the Department of State Service and the Judges. The war on corruption must be fought and has always been fought within the limits of the law. Judges are not above the law and could be sanctioned where there is a manifest breach of their sacred duties.
The cesspool of corruption that has bedevilled the hallowed chambers of justice needs a surgical operation to redeem if that arm of government is to be taken seriously. Without trying to prejudice the trial, the league is throwing its weight behind the security agency. The arrest is bold and courageous. The League admonishes them to ensure a quick, fair and transparent trial.
The league promises to participate in the trial and admonishes that the innocent must be set free and the guilty punished without fear of favour. On the method and time of arrest, the combined effects of Section 121 – 4 and Section 148 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 gives strength to the agency to execute a warrant anytime.”
~ Mallam Abubakar Yesufu, President, League of Patriotic Lawyers
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