Scandal in judiciary, as politicians ‘decide judgements’

But many say the recent decisions the court of appeal in various election litigations, where judges whimsically overturned the votes of millions of electorates, give deeper insight into the systemic rot; an indication that the country is entering uncharted territory.

“These days some us are ashamed to identify what has become of the legal profession in this country,” a senior lawyer who craved anonymity to Business Hallmark. “Gone were the days this profession had honour. But now, politicians have destroyed everything and have bought up our consciences.”