Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says it is wrong for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to give judges houses and cars.
Wike had in October flagged off the Design and Construction of 40 Judges’ Quarters in the Katampe District in the nation’s capital, Abuja, which has generated controversy, with many arguing that it is unethical.
Falana speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, said;
The veteran lawyer said this is the reason the autonomy of the judiciary has been constitutionalized, so that the judges have no business going to the executive to buy them cars and houses.
According to Falana, the Constitution has granted financial autonomy to the judiciary which gives it authority to manage its own budget.
The human rights activist also berated Wike over the demolition of private properties in the FCT, saying such demolitions are not authorised under the Urban and Regional Planning Act applicable in the FCT.
