Judges defy superior courts, lawyers and activists tell NJC

Lawyers and activists are calling on Nigeria's National Judicial Council (NJC) to sanction judges who they accuse of defying superior court orders. This concern stems from a recent instance where a Federal High Court judge proceeded with an order to deregister five political parties, despite a subsisting court order to the contrary.

The legal professionals and activists argue that such actions undermine the rule of law and judicial integrity. They emphasize the importance of judges adhering to established legal precedents and the hierarchy of the court system. The defiance of superior court orders by lower court judges creates confusion and erodes public trust in the judiciary.

This situation raises critical questions about judicial discipline and accountability within Nigeria's legal framework. The NJC, as the body responsible for the maintenance of discipline among judges, is expected to investigate these allegations and take appropriate action to uphold the sanctity of the courts and the administration of justice.