Nigeria’s justice system failing the poor – Sultan of Sokoto laments

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed concern over the growing imbalance in Nigeria’s legal system, stating that it increasingly serves the interests of the wealthy while neglecting the poor.

Speaking on Sunday in Enugu at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Sultan warned that corruption and inequality are steadily eroding the country’s judicial institutions. He said, “Justice is increasingly becoming a purchasable commodity, and the poor are becoming victims, while the rich commit all manner of crime and walk the streets scot-free.”

He cautioned that this widening gap in access to justice is fueling public frustration, eroding trust in the judiciary, and could lead to citizens taking matters into their own hands.

He urged members of the legal profession to prioritize truth and integrity over personal gain. “It is only when the legal profession leads by example that the public can trust the system again,” he said.

Observers have noted that a justice system perceived to favour the affluent discourages economic growth, enables criminality, and weakens democratic institutions. Various civil society reports have also pointed to overcrowding in Nigerian prisons, often filled with individuals awaiting trial who lack access to legal assistance or the means to secure bail.

The Sultan’s remarks echo long-standing criticisms of the country’s judicial sector and emphasize the need for reforms, including transparent legal proceedings, broader access to legal aid, and stronger accountability mechanisms within the court system.

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