During the trial, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu reportedly asked Justice Omotosho a direct question: Where is the law that I violated to warrant a life sentence? Today, many legal experts around the world are asking the very same question. In any functioning legal system, a person can only be convicted and sentenced based on an existing written law. However, in this case, there was no publicly identified statute that justified a life sentence.
This is why the international community is demanding clarity from Justice Omotosho. They want him to explain, in detail, how he reached such a conclusion without referencing a specific legal provision. The situation has strengthened the argument of those who believe that the case against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is politically influenced.
There are also widespread allegations that certain political interests may have influenced the judgment. Whether true or not, this perception damages public trust in the judiciary. A judge who upholds integrity is expected to stand firm against political pressure, not give room for doubts about fairness and independence.
Unfortunately, this development highlights the growing concerns about corruption and inconsistency within parts of the Nigerian judiciary. When a justice system becomes compromised, citizens lose confidence, and justice becomes difficult if not impossible to obtain.
Nigeria deserves a judiciary that is transparent, accountable, and guided strictly by the rule of law. Anything less harms the nation and its people.
By Viewers Corner News