Pressure is building for Nigeria to create dedicated courts to handle corruption cases, with political strategist Kenny Okolugbo warning that the justice system is buckling under a mounting caseload.
Speaking on Arise Television, the former Consultant on Communications and Strategy to the President of the Senate said corruption trials are dragging for years because conventional courts are overwhelmed — and the consequences are weakening public trust.
According to Okolugbo, Nigeria cannot win the fight against graft unless high-profile offenders face swift and decisive trials.
“The judiciary in Nigeria is currently facing a significant challenge, particularly with the increase in corruption cases,” he said.
“Nigeria must hold politically exposed persons accountable as a critical example of the consequences of corruption.”
He cautioned that attempts to undermine anti-corruption agencies only strengthen entrenched interests.
Okolugbo also argued that prosecutions should send a clear message, noting that only a handful of senior politicians — including former Plateau State Governor Joshua Dariye and former Adamawa Governor Murtala Nyako — have faced meaningful consequences.
He insisted that establishing special courts would fast-track trials, reduce political interference and help restore credibility to Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts.
