The necessity for comprehensive legal changes to protect Nigerians' rights has set federal legislator Oluwole Oke against Abuja-based attorney Mike Ozekhome, SAN.
The chair of the judiciary committee is Oke, a member of the House of Representatives who represents the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State.
In a phone interview with Saturday PUNCH on Friday, Oke stated that the laws of the country sufficiently protect human rights, adding that the only things left to do are enforce such rights and impose penalties in situations where violations are established.
"We have sufficient laws to safeguard and protect human rights," he declared. All that's required is that these rules be followed and that those who break them face consequences.
Ozekhome, on the other hand, responded negatively, stating that "reforms are urgently required in all ramifications." All aspects of Nigeria's judicial system, including arrest, imprisonment, investigation, charging, prosecution, filing of civil suits, hearing/trial, adjournments, delays, verdict, and case resolution, require significant changes, reorganization, and retooling.
Ozekhome, on the other hand, responded negatively, stating that "reforms are urgently required in all ramifications." All aspects of Nigeria's judicial system, including arrest, imprisonment, investigation, charging, prosecution, filing of civil suits, hearing/trial, adjournments, delays, verdict, and case resolution, require significant changes, reorganization, and retooling.
The only way to stop judicial process abuse and corruption is to do this. It is necessary to completely reform the whole investigation and prosecution apparatus that flagrantly violates the fundamental rights of individuals. According to him, only these can stop human rights violations throughout Nigeria.
In a similar spirit, human rights advocate and constitutional attorney Abdul Mahmud declared, "Comprehensive legal reforms aimed at strengthening protections for individuals and the nation-state against individuals intent on destroying it, and holding perpetrators accountable, are necessary to address human rights abuses in Nigeria."
In a similar spirit, human rights advocate and constitutional attorney Abdul Mahmud declared, "Comprehensive legal reforms aimed at strengthening protections for individuals and the nation-state against individuals intent on destroying it, and holding perpetrators accountable, are necessary to address human rights abuses in Nigeria."
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