Saraki's CCT acquittal appeal: Fruitless effort! By Babs Ope

I chose to excuse myself from any discussion that has to do with Nigeria politics few months ago. Those who are conversant with my wall posts as well as my blog posts almost on daily basis would have noticed that. I discovered that the more you try to make inputs to promote the much needed progress in the political space and Nigeria at large, the more oblivious and nastier the political class becomes.

I also discovered early enough the strategic synergy between the national assembly and the judiciary to rubbish and frustrate the fight against corruption. Sequel to that discovery, it made no shock that the whole drama at the CCT spanning for 2years ended in the way of political acquittal rather than allowing justice to take its course. The whole shenanigan was geared towards slapping justice in the face as well as turning the enlightenment of Nigerians to gullibility. That made me come to the conclusion that the corruption fight remains a ruse and at the same time a pathetically induced mirage. In a society where the course of justice is sacrificed for political solutions, it is the poor that suffers it. The poor petty thieves would always have their jail sentences measured with tape rule while the political class would always find means of finding political solutions to cover their crimes. Little wonder a former governor was jailed and came out immediately now enjoying fresh air; whereas there are countless unheard cases of prison inmates

The reactionary approach of contesting the CCT ruling in favour of Saraki remains a fruitless effort. Little wonder Saraki himself has come out openly to boast that he would win again. It should not be surprising at all that the Nigerian law favours the rich and punishes the poor. The appeal against Saraki's CCT acquittal can only be won if an only if the judges who are  to hear the case are independently hired external judges, which would definitely be a very difficult option as the law might not permit that or would attract public outcry as the motive might be called to question. So where lies the public trust in the ability of the present administration to tackle corruption with required vigour? As it is unless if there will be robust judicial reforms to checkmate the corrupt judicial machineries, the knife would always fall flat on the ground. Also, there is every potency that the chief law officer of the state might have some compromising attitude towards corruption fight. A focal microscopic lens should be used to examine his disposition to corruption cases as well.

It is a pity that Nigeria is drifting this way, but I know someday and soonest, the Nigerian people might be left with no option than to say enough is enough.