Chidi Odinkalu, the former chairman of the national human rights commission and renowned legal expert recently reacted after Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun warned the newly appointed magistrates against corruption. According to the statements which were shared on his official X handle, he pointed out that the warning was interesting.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria and legal icon, Justice Kekere-Ekun on Monday while inaugurating the newly appointed magistrates in Abuja, warned them to desist from corrupt practices and other related activities.
The reports, which was published by The Punch Newspapers on Monday September 8th, 2025 quickly garnered widespread traction across various social media platforms, drawing the attention of Chidi Odinkalu, a well known human rights lawyer.
“Guard your integrity jealously. Be vigilant against corruption in any guise and avoid any perception of bias. Remember the words of Socrates, that a judge should ‘hear courteously, answer wisely, consider soberly, and decide impartially.” she had warned.
Reacting, Chidi Odinkalu, the former chairman of the national human rights commission in the statements which were shared on his official X handle on Tuesday September 9th 2025, made a striking comment that underscores the lack of trust on the Nigerian Judicial system.
According to his statements, he pointed out that the warnings from the Chief Justice was interesting. This, meant that her comments were ambiguous and needed further clarifications.
Chidi Odinkalu, well respected for his outspokenness and boldness was well known for expressing his disagreement with authorities.
These were the words of Chidi Odinkalu which he shared on his official X handle,
“Interesting” he wrote.
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