Dr. Hakeem Alleges Abuja Mansions for Judges Are a Bribe
A new controversy has erupted after Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed claimed that giving Appeal Court judges luxury homes in Abuja amounts to a bribe. He argued that judges cannot accept expensive gifts from the same government whose actions they may review. Supporters of the current administration insist the housing scheme is a long-overdue welfare package to improve judges’ living conditions and uphold their independence. They say decent accommodation is essential to safeguard impartiality. Critics warn that gifting multi-billion-naira mansions could create a perception of indebtedness and undermine public trust in the judiciary’s neutrality. The debate raises urgent questions about executive influence, judicial independence and whether justice can remain blind when judges benefit directly from government generosity.
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