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President Bola Tinubu has identified frivolous appeals, alleged intimidation of Judges by lawyers and judgments delivered on grounds of technicalities as some of the major challenges impeding the war against corruption.
He, however, acknowledged that prosecution of corruption cases had improved remarkably, following the justice sector reforms in the last few years. ” Though I am aware that prosecution of corruption matters has improved in the light of the justice sector reforms in the last few years. Tinubu urged the judiciary arm of government to ensure that the courts are equipped with the required knowledge to handle cases involving these new forms of crime.
The president assured his administration has, through strategic investment, recovered proceeds of corruption in critical social programmes. Tinubu thanked the leaderships of NJI and EFCC for initiating the annual workshop for prosecutors and judicial officers.
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