Bayo Akinlade Esq , Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Law Society, former Chairman NBA Ikorodu Branch and Convener, Fight Against Corruption in the Judiciary is concerned that letters revealing the shortlisted candidates sent only to NBA Branch Chairmen (for their eyes only) reflects the lack of transparency in the Judicial appointment process in Lagos State.

He says; “We must move from this style of appointments that creates doubts in the minds of the general public as to how those shortlisted candidates made the list in the first place”.

According to Mr. Akinlade ” Why must comments be made about only 20 odd names when more than 200 candidates applied to be judges in Lagos State? It is even unfortunate that only NBA Branch Chairmen are privileged to see the shortlist and asked to comment on it”.

The Convener of FIACIJ states that “It is time to publish the names of ALL those who apply to be judges of our high and lower courts in newspapers for all to see”.

He notes that: “These judges are accountable to the people and not just to a few people in power or positions of influence”.

” We urge the heads of courts and the National Judicial Council to review their respective rules and remove all and any conditions that undermine the future of our justice delivery system”