Abuja: An Abuja-based lawyer, Uchenna Ojembe, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen accountability within Nigeria’s judiciary to ensure speedy dispensation of justice nationwide.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ojembe stressed that the government must ensure that judicial officers are held accountable when courts fail to sit without adequate explanation. He emphasized that efficiency and accountability were necessary in upholding the law, especially as many litigants travel long distances for scheduled proceedings.
The legal practitioner explained that public expectations about judicial delays should remain realistic, noting that judges handle numerous cases and must follow established legal processes before resolving matters. He advocated the appointment of more judges and judicial officers to enhance equitable distribution of caseloads, thereby reducing pressure on individual judges to accelerate justice delivery.
Ojembe commended the government on its intervention and renovation of courtrooms and court environments in Abuja, noting that more interventions would uplift the judicial sector. On public enlightenment, he stated that his firm, Uche Ojembe and Associates, Wuye, has been educating Nigerians through social media and articles on legal concepts.
He highlighted the necessity of simplifying legal concepts for the understanding of ordinary Nigerians to guard against misinterpretation of laws, especially when judgments are not in one’s favor. He mentioned that the firm’s new headquarters in Games Village, Abuja, would expand dispute resolution, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, property transactions, corporate and commercial services, debt recovery, probate, and other specialized legal services.
Ojembe, who pledged to uphold diligence, integrity, and responsible use of opportunities in legal practice, urged other legal practitioners to expand their scope to encourage Nigerians in the pursuit of justice.