Nigeria’s justice system corrupt – ICPC opens up

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has admitted that the justice system in Nigeria is highly corrupt.

The commission’s chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, made the remark on Thursday while speaking at the 2024 Annual Lecture/Award Ceremony, organised by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, CRAN.

Aliyu opined that corruption remains one of the most persistent challenges affecting all sectors and institutions of Nigerian society.

He stressed that the trend undermines policy decision-making in the country.

According to Aliyu, the Justice System Administration faces institutional, funding, infrastructural, human resources, and socio-cultural challenges.

He added that, “The widespread corruption within the justice system, including bribery, influence peddling and attitudinal challenges are more fundamental and daunting.

“I dare say that the justice sector remains a focal point of concern, particularly regarding bribery involving stakeholders in the justice sector, and despite limited public contact, judicial officials exhibit relatively high bribery prevalence, hence the need for targeted anti-corruption measures in this sector.”