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WHY IS JUSTICE ALWAYS DELAYED IN NIGERIA'S LEGAL SYSTEM?
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11 days ago
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11 days agoWhy is Justice Often Delayed in Nigeria’s Legal System?
Justice delayed is often said to be justice denied, and this statement perfectly describes the condition of Nigeria’s legal system today. One of the major reasons justice is often delayed in Nigeria is the slow judicial process. Court cases can drag on for years due to procedural bottlenecks, constant adjournments, and the shortage of judges to handle the overwhelming number of cases. Many courts are understaffed, poorly funded, and lack modern technology to speed up case management.
Another factor is corruption and inefficiency. Some legal officers intentionally delay cases to frustrate one party or extract bribes. Lawyers also play a role by filing unnecessary motions and seeking repeated adjournments to buy time. This practice erodes public confidence in the judiciary.
Furthermore, poor infrastructure and lack of digital systems make court operations slow. Many records are still kept manually, causing files to go missing or cases to be restarted. The influence of powerful individuals can also slow down proceedings, especially in politically sensitive cases.
To solve this, Nigeria must embrace judicial reforms, digitize court processes, recruit more judges, and strengthen accountability. Justice should not only be fair but also timely, because delayed justice discourages citizens and weakens democracy.