PTCIJ launches report on judicial corruption, electoral system

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The report is a two-part research which focuses on the legal perspective of judicial corruption in electoral process and how it affects...

Monday launched a report on judicial corruption and electoral system.

According to the report, the judiciary plays a central role in electoral processes given that elections in Nigeria are marred by irregularities. For instance, since 2007 till date, there has been a consistent reduction in voter turnout from various elections across the country. It also recommended that “election-related crimes be statutorily defined, with stipulated stiff punishments including jail terms and disqualification from future elections for political actors to create deterrence.”

 

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