Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) have backed calls for the televising of the presidential election tribunal proceedings.
He made the comment while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics following calls by the National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Yakubu Maikyau for the proceedings of the tribunal to be aired live.
According to him,Such a move, will put the judiciary in good light and make the process transparent.
While reiterating that televising the proceedings will enhance judicial credibility, he believes such a suggestion deserves attention from the authorities.
“I have always campaigned for that and that is the trend in Africa. In Ghana and Kenya, the proceedings are televised because judges should have nothing to hide. They should invite the media and the members of the public,” he said.
“Once there is order in the court, everybody should be part of it. We are all part of the election and so the decision of the court on the election should not be shrouded in secrecy.a