The Nigerian Court is Designed To Ghost You

Imagine this: you’re in a toxic relationship. Every time you need something—clarity, justice, closure—you’re hit with silence, excuses, or outright ghosting. That’s exactly how many Nigerians feel about the court system. It’s a labyrinth of delays, lost files, and excuses, leaving you wondering if you’ve been left on “read” by Lady Justice herself.

Welcome to the Nigerian courts, where getting a verdict feels like waiting for a crush to text back. Spoiler alert: it might never happen.

Why the Courts Have the Reputation of Ghosters

Let’s call a spade a spade—the Nigerian judiciary is no stranger to wahala. Need receipts? Here’s the tea:

1. Endless Adjournments (lawyers taking the mickey)
   Cases that could take months stretch into years. Your grandchildren might graduate before your case gets resolved. Justice delayed isn’t just denied; it’s like that friend who promises to show up but always flakes.
   

2. Disappearing Documents (Court registries wanting in on the game)
   Ever heard of files vanishing into thin air? Nigerian courts could teach David Copperfield a thing or two. Missing documents mean cases are set back and in the extreme, may have to restart, adding to the frustration.
   

3. Judges on Holiday Mode (Your fault. No one to call them out!)
   Some judges are overburdened, while others? Let’s just say they might be binge-watching Suits. Add corruption and inefficiency, and you get the perfect recipe for courtroom chaos.
   

4. Corruption? Big Vibes. (whose fault? Yours!)
   We all know the saying: "Who you know matters more than what you know." Bribes and favoritism often dictate outcomes. Fairness? Ghosted.

Tech to the Rescue: A Ghostbuster for the Courts

Here’s the plot twist: we designed a court monitoring system to tackle these issues. Think of it as the Jollof rice of innovation—hot, essential, and perfect for the occasion. This system:

• Can Tracks cases in real-time.

• Can Send automated reminders to judges and lawyers (no more “I forgot” excuses).

• Can Digitize case files to eliminate the disappearing act.

But guess what? The system hasn’t seen the light of day. Why? Corruption strikes again. Some folks in the system prefer the status quo because chaos is profitable for them.

What Can the Youth Do? Become the Anti-Ghost Army!

Young Nigerians, home and away, this is our cue to take center stage. The courts might be ghosting us, but we’ve got the power to call them out. Here’s how:

1. Sign the Petition
   We’ve got a petition to demand the activation of the court monitoring system. Sign it, share it, and let’s make some noise. Justice shouldn’t be a luxury - https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/reform-naija-courts
   

2. Spread the Word
   Use your socials to create awareness. Memes, tweets, Instagram stories—drag the system like it’s trending tea. Use the hashtag #ReformNaijaCourts
   

3. Demand Accountability
   Attend town halls, write to your reps, and ask hard questions. If we don’t push for change, who will?
   

4. Collaborate with NGOs
   Join forces with us. Change is easier when we work together.

Why This Matters

The court system’s failures aren’t just “their problem.” It’s ours. It’s the reason wrongful detentions happen, businesses get stifled, and justice feels like a mirage. Fixing this mess isn’t just about better service; it’s about securing our future.

So, are we going to let the courts keep ghosting us, or are we going to slide into their DMs with a petition they can’t ignore? Sign up, speak out, and let’s haunt the ghosters until justice becomes a norm, not a myth.

Justice is calling. Let’s pick up the phone. 📞