Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s request to the Senate seeking the repeal of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and its replacement with a new legislative framework.
Sani shared his reaction in a post on his X handle, urging Nigerians not to overlook the significance of the proposed legislation despite the country’s intense focus on politics and the 2027 general election.
According to him, the President has formally transmitted the request to the Senate, marking the beginning of the legislative process for a new criminal justice bill.
“Today, the President has officially written to the Senate to seek for the repeal of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015,” Sani wrote.
The former lawmaker observed that issues relating to criminal justice reform may not attract the same level of public attention as political developments, but stressed that the proposed bill deserves robust national engagement.
“A nation deeply soaked and focused on politics and elections may not be interested in this,” he stated.
Sani, however, encouraged legal practitioners, civil society organisations, policymakers and members of the public to actively participate in discussions surrounding the proposed legislation before it is passed by the National Assembly.
“But there is the need for interest, conversations and contributions to the new bill ahead,” he added.
The Administration of Criminal Justice Act, enacted in 2015, provides the legal framework for the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria, with provisions aimed at improving the efficiency of criminal trials, protecting the rights of suspects and victims, and enhancing the overall justice system.
President Tinubu’s request to repeal and replace the law is expected to undergo legislative scrutiny in the Senate and the House of Representatives before any new measure can become law…See More
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