Hon. Justice Kayode Eso (rtd) chaired the panel which delivered comprehensive judicial reform recommendations including integrity audit of the Bench and removal of compromised judges. Report suppressed by Abacha; portions revived under the Obasanjo II NJC reforms.
Abacha1994· Status: Suppressed· Chapter II · Law
Justice Eso Panel on Judicial Service
Comprehensive judicial reform recommendations. Report largely suppressed; partially revived under Obasanjo II.
Sources
- · Justice Eso Panel on Judicial Service Reform Report (1994)
What it cost — political & economic reality
The political and economic reality
Nigeria in 1994: who was in charge, the cabinet of the day, the GDP, and the crises that defined the period.
Head of State · Military
Gen. Sani Abacha
1993–1998
National reality
Most repressive military regime in Nigerian history. Ogoni Nine hanged 10 November 1995 — Nigeria suspended from the Commonwealth. Abiola died in detention 7 July 1998. Abacha died 8 June 1998. Estimated $3–5 billion looted.
Crises of the period
- Ogoni Nine execution (1995)
- Commonwealth suspension 1995–99
- Kudirat Abiola assassination (1996)
- Abiola death in detention (1998)
GDP (World Bank)
$18 bn (1994) → $33 bn (1998)
Cabinet (selected portfolios)
Full ministerial roster being compiled.
Provisional Ruling Council. Full ministerial roster being compiled.
Source: HRW Nigeria reports 1994–98; Oputa Panel Report
Methodology
Tier 1 · primary
Courts. Gazettes. National archives.
Tier 2 · corroborating
OCCRP. HRW. BudgIT. TheCable.
Redline
Wikipedia is never a source.