Ex-Minister: Nigeria's Institutions Held Hostage Like Bandit Captives
Former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung likened Nigeria's government institutions to captives held by bandits, stating they operate under a dictator's control. Speaking on Trust TV, Dalung emphasized the judiciary faces the worst conditions, operating in a 'toxic and hostile environment' where officials are pressured to comply. He drew parallels to bandit tactics of coercion, saying institutions are 'under the jack booth of a dictator.' This criticism follows ongoing concerns about institutional independence and judicial independence in Nigeria.