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flag Nigerian judges face repeated scrutiny over improper lawyer contacts, raising concerns about judicial integrity.

flag In 1979, Nigerian judge Abdul Leigh Balogun faced criticism for visiting lawyers after a ruling and reversing his decision, prompting the Supreme Court to condemn the conduct as "reproachable and irregular" despite his stated intent to correct errors. flag The ruling emphasized judges must avoid any appearance of impropriety. flag Decades later, similar concerns emerged: in 2013, Judge Thomas Naron was barred for contacting a lawyer in an election case, and in 2016, a Supreme Court justice was reportedly visited by former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, who allegedly pressured for favorable rulings—claims denied with no public investigation. flag These incidents reflect ongoing challenges to judicial independence and integrity in Nigeria.

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