CJIA Dismisses Allegations Linking Justice Agim to Political Delegation

Babatunji Wusu –

• Coalition for Judicial Integrity and Accountability (CJIA) refutes claims that Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to the University of Calabar (UNICAL) convocation on March 22, 2025.

• CJIA’s investigation found the reports to be baseless and part of a deliberate attempt to drag the judiciary into political disputes.

• Justice Agim attended the event solely as an award recipient, not as part of a political entourage.

• CJIA warns that misinformation targeting the judiciary could erode public trust in the legal system.

• Executive Director Dr. Umaru Bako condemns the spread of false narratives, urging media outlets to verify facts before publication.

• The judiciary must remain independent and not be entangled in political controversies.

The Coalition for Judicial Integrity and Accountability (CJIA) has dismissed allegations that Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court accompanied Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to the University of Calabar (UNICAL) convocation on March 22, 2025.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, CJIA Executive Director Dr. Umaru Bako labeled the reports false and politically motivated, warning that such misinformation could undermine public confidence in the judiciary.

“It is deeply concerning that some elements are working tirelessly to discredit the judiciary by associating Supreme Court justices with politically exposed individuals,” Bako stated. “The facts are clear—Justice Agim attended the convocation as an award recipient, not as part of a political delegation.”

Bako further criticized the growing trend of politicizing judicial officers’ public appearances, stating that attempts to drag the judiciary into political conflicts threaten the integrity of Nigeria’s legal system.

CJIA emphasized that the judiciary remains a pillar of democracy, warning that no amount of blackmail should be allowed to diminish its credibility. The group also urged media outlets to verify information before publication, stressing that false narratives weaken democratic institutions.