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JAMB Government 1994 Question 4

Question 4

Judiciary

The principle of judicial independence makes sense only when judges

  1. A.have freedom to try any case
  2. B.are themselves above the law
  3. C.have permanent tenure of office
  4. D.can join any political party of their choice
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (have permanent tenure of office)

Explanation

Judges can decide cases without fear only if they cannot be sacked at will by the executive. Security (permanence) of tenure is therefore the key safeguard of judicial independence.