A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Gbenga Awomolo, has called on the Bar and the Bench to humble themselves.

Mr, Awomolo spoke on behalf of the body of the senior advocates of Nigeria at the 2016/2017 new legal year in Abuja on Tuesday.

According to him, this is not the time for blame games but a time for humble reflection.
“This is the time to humble ourselves and confess our sins and turn to the Lord for forgiveness.

“This is the time to plead with those senior advocates who claimed that they know those who are corrupt.

“They should name them, our judges should play above ‘god ‘ in their decisions for allegations of corruption are so severe,
“How can we clear the bar and the bench from this mess that have brought it so low before the eyes of the public.”
Earlier, Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation, promised that the executive would bring to the courts cases of cogent nature and of substance.
He said every citizen in Abuja should be given court services irrespective of religion or tribe and that the judiciary should place value in the discharge of their duties.
Also, Federal Capital Territory Chief Judge, Ishaq Bello, admitted that the judiciary was going through a trying time and the FCT judiciary was trying to be seen as an exemplary one.
“These are indeed trying times for the judiciary of this country. I am bold to say that the judiciary is determined to eradicate corruption within its fold and it seeks the support of relevant agencies,
“However this should be within legal limits and in line with laid down rules and procedure“ he said.

SenatorTobijah:
I'm not supporting the corrupt judges but He without should cast the first stone. Because you haven't be caught doesn't make you righteous,The idiot talking is also corrupt. The judiciary is CORRUPT. Quote me and collect thunder from amadioha

Miles300:
We all sit at home nd condemn , insult and call this people names , politicians are the most corrupt folks in the country , they are the one bending the laws of the state .. The fight on corruption needs to come down hard on them ... Even if this judges are corrupt like they are been accused , they are also human beings , if u keep receiving bribe offers consistently in billions of naira u will surely fall for it , likewise any of us here ...

Dee60:



A JUDGE SHOULD BE ABOVE BOARD.

Alexk2:
That's a fair request. Judges are expected to be above board but when found wanting like this case, it's be too shameful and embarrassing to the bar if they keep twisting facts and employing diversionary tactics like ordinary Nigeria politicians.
Own up, take responsibility for you failures and be prepared to face the accompanying consequences; that's what it mean to be a man.

Dee60:



A JUDGE SHOULD BE ABOVE BOARD.

WHEN A JUDGE PRONOUNCES THE GUILTY INNOCENT AND THE INNOCENT GUILTY BECAUSE OF GRAFT, THEN SOCIETY FAILS TOTALLY.

NOT TO SAY THAT POLITICIANS SHOULD BE CORRUPT, BUT IF ANY POLITICIAN IS FOUND WANTING THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR RECOURSE. HE CAN BE TAKEN TO A JUDGE FOR DUE SANCTIONS.

IF THE JUDGE IS CORRUPT WHERE WILL YOU TAKE HIS CASE TO?

Dee60:



A JUDGE SHOULD BE ABOVE BOARD.

WHEN A JUDGE PRONOUNCES THE GUILTY INNOCENT AND THE INNOCENT GUILTY BECAUSE OF GRAFT, THEN SOCIETY FAILS TOTALLY.

NOT TO SAY THAT POLITICIANS SHOULD BE CORRUPT, BUT IF ANY POLITICIAN IS FOUND WANTING THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR RECOURSE. HE CAN BE TAKEN TO A JUDGE FOR DUE SANCTIONS.

IF THE JUDGE IS CORRUPT WHERE WILL YOU TAKE HIS CASE TO?