Controversial Judgements: We’ll do our best to reform justice sector – AGF

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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja

Perturbed by the spate of conflicting judgements emanating from the Judiciary, the Federal Government, on Tuesday, pledged to embark on a holistic reform of the justice system in the country.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, made the disclosure after he flagged off a two-day meeting of the Body of Attorneys-General (BOAG), in Abuja. 

Though Fagbemi, SAN, acknowledged that complaints are mounting over recent court judgements, he, however, dismissed the insinuation that public confidence in the judiciary is at its all-time low.

Fielding questions from newsmen, the AGF, said: “Let me appreciate the fact that there has been some complaints, the extent of it is what I will not agree with. Public confidence in the judiciary is not at its all-time low.

“You see, when you have about 10 situations and you have a problem with one, the tendency of some of our people is to use that one to…



Source: Vanguard Newspaper