President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized that the legitimacy of judicial decisions also depends on the public’s perception of fairness and integrity.
Speaking on Monday at the ongoing 2025 Conference of All Nigeria Judges of Superior Courts of Record, the President noted that while a judgment may be well grounded in law, its true impact is weakened if citizens doubt its impartiality.
The annual conference brings together judges from federal and state superior courts to review challenges, reforms and emerging issues in Nigeria’s justice sector.
“A judgment may be granted in law and delivered with clarity, but unless the public perceives it to be fair, impartial, and authentic, its moral authority is diminished,” Tinubu said.
He stressed that the judiciary must continue to serve as the anchor of democracy, insisting that transparency, accountability, and public trust are essential pillars of the rule of law.
The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening judicial independence and enhancing working conditions for judicial officers nationwide.
