When Bail Becomes a Political Weapon and Destroys Justice

If a president can pardon hundreds of convicts and recluse Boko Haram fighters, why is bail treated like a privilege for political favorites? Some politicians face corruption charges yet evade detention, while others endure months in custody without trial. This trend turns bail from a constitutional safeguard into a tool of selective punishment. When the law bends for some and crushes others, faith in justice fades. Bail must remain a right, not a reward for political loyalty, if Nigeria hopes to uphold true fairness.

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