Victor Ifemeje, a young lawyer and member of the Nigerian Bar Association's (NBA) National Data Protection Committee, has advocated for the establishment of state supreme courts to address delays in the justice system.
In an interview, Ifemeje emphasized the need for a constitutional amendment to provide for state appellate courts, which would help decongest the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. He cited the United States as an example, where each state has its own appellate courts.
Ifemeje also expressed his support for electoral reform, particularly making the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman elective. He argued that this would help reduce corruption and ensure the independence of the electoral commission.
Additionally, Ifemeje shared his thoughts on his appointment to the NBA's National Data Protection Committee, his experience as an associate at OALP, and his aspirations for the future, including founding an NGO to facilitate the liberation of wrongfully imprisoned persons.