Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has criticised the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, over his recent actions concerning the demolition of houses and the provision of housing and cars to judges.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Falana argued that Wike’s actions were unconstitutional and illegal.
He stressed that if judges require housing, it should be managed by the National Judicial Council and not by state or federal officials.
Falana pointed out that if the executive intends to assist the judiciary, the appropriate channel is through the National Assembly.
He also condemned the idea of a state official, like Wike, giving gifts such as cars and houses to federal judges, stressing that the Constitution does not authorise such actions.
He said, “If the executive wants to assist the judiciary, the appropriate approach is…