The House of Representatives has urged security and law enforcement agencies to act on reports of threats and intimidation targeting judicial officers, warning that attempts to influence judges through harassment could undermine the independence of the courts.
The lawmakers called for investigations into reported cases of threats, incitement, harassment and other unlawful conduct against members of the Judiciary, stressing that individuals found culpable should face appropriate legal consequences.
The position followed a motion sponsored by Ademorin Kuye, who raised concerns about the growing exposure of judicial officers to intimidation and personal attacks across social media platforms and broadcast outlets, Channels Television reported.
The House warned that campaigns built around unverified claims and inflammatory comments about court decisions could place undue pressure on judges and weaken confidence in the justice system.
It, however, maintained that judicial decisions remain open to legitimate public scrutiny, distinguishing such criticism from threats, personal attacks and deliberate attempts to intimidate judicial officers.
