They Wanted To Promote Him To Supreme Court; He’d Have Been Happy, He Called It A Greek Gift-Okonkwo
In a stunning revelation about Nigeria’s judiciary, lawyer and public affairs analyst Kenneth Okonkwo has exposed the hidden struggles and tricky dynamics behind career advancement in the country’s courts.
Speaking in a recent Arise News interview, Okonkwo shared an eye-opening story that raises serious questions about how the system works. Alot of people won’t agree with this, Watch Video Now.
He recalled a pivotal moment involving Ayo Salami, former President of the Court of Appeal, saying: “I recall one time they wanted to promote him to the Supreme Court; it would have been something of joy, but he said it was a Greek gift.” Okonkwo explained that Salami’s refusal reflects more than personal choice—it hints at deep structural issues within Nigeria’s judiciary that often influence how judges make career decisions.
According to Okonkwo, such moves expose the imbalances and hidden pressures in the judicial hierarchy, where the most prestigious positions may not always be seen as the most desirable or safest. The story illustrates why institutional reform, transparency, and merit-based promotions are urgently needed to restore public confidence in the courts.
Okonkwo emphasized that strengthening accountability and integrity within the judiciary is crucial if Nigerians are to trust their legal system fully. His reflections call on both policymakers and judicial leaders to rethink how careers in the judiciary are structured, ensuring that talent and service—not hidden politics—determine advancement.
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— Reported by TimesNG Global Desk