In a recent television interview, public policy analyst and development expert Abba Kakah expressed deep concern over what he perceives as the judicialization of Nigerian democracy. Speaking on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ program, Kakah argued that the country’s political system is no longer driven by the electorate but by court rulings.
According to Kakah, the current generation of politicians lacks the sincerity and patriotism exhibited by their counterparts during the Second Republic. He criticized modern political actors for being driven by greed and selfishness, often displaying criminal tendencies.
“Nigeria’s democracy today is being played by the various courts across the land,” Kakah stated. He lamented the rise of a politicized judiciary, noting that in a healthy democracy, the judicial role should be minimal. However, in Nigeria, the courts have become the ultimate decision-makers, sidelining the voters.
Kakah attributed this trend to the dishonesty of politicians who fail to adhere to established rules. “The politicians themselves are not sincere. They are not honest. They don’t play by the rules. That’s the reason it’s happening,” he explained.
The analyst’s remarks highlight growing concerns about the erosion of democratic processes in Nigeria, where legal battles increasingly determine electoral outcomes rather than the will of the people.