Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi said Nigeria’s judiciary has become an active participant in the crime scene that has become of Nigeria as country.
Mr. Farotimi who was speaking at the Nigeria Leadership Series Discussion organized by the Africa Leadership Group (ALG), said the judiciary was an accomplice in the country’s downfall, because it failed to deliver justice.
“The judiciary has failed Nigeria. Until the people rise to demand true justice, the courts will continue to serve the highest bidder,” he said.
“Nigeria is not a country. It is a crime scene
“You cannot fix Nigeria by voting for people who are part of the problem. The system is rigged in their favour. Only a radical shift where the people rise and take control of their destiny can bring true change.”
The outspoken activist did not hold back in his criticism of the nation’s governance, accusing the ruling class of looting the country’s wealth while leaving millions in poverty. Farotimi also criticized Nigeria’s security agencies, labelling them as “attack dogs for the ruling class”, used to silence dissenting voices rather than protect the people.
“That is why they use the police, DSS, and the military to suppress voices like mine,” he said.
He further warned that the Nigerian state thrives on fear, intimidation, and brutality, but that its reign would end the moment the people wake up.
“If you love Nigeria, you cannot remain silent. The time for sitting on the fence is over. The time to act is now,” he stated.
