𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned that corruption within the judiciary poses a direct threat to Nigeria’s democracy, insisting that no meaningful judicial reform can succeed without integrity at its foundation.

Speaking on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference of the Superior Courts in Abuja, Tinubu described the judiciary as the nation’s most dependable stabilising force, especially in times of political and institutional uncertainty.

He emphasised that the strength of any democracy rests on the trust citizens place in the judicial process. According to him, when judicial officers compromise due to corruption or external influence, the entire democratic structure becomes endangered.

“Whenever Nigeria has faced moments of uncertainty, history has recorded that the Judiciary stood firm as the stabilising force of our national life,” he said, urging judges to protect this legacy by upholding honesty and discipline.

Tinubu also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting judicial reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and public confidence. He noted that while government can provide infrastructure and policy direction, the true success of reforms depends on the ethical conduct of those who interpret and apply the law.

The President encouraged judicial officers to remain steadfast in defending the rule of law and delivering justice without fear or favour, adding that the credibility of the courts remains essential to national stability and democratic progress.