Frustration is mounting among lawyers and litigants as more than 500 cases in the Federal Capital Territory remain stalled due to delays in assignment by the FCT High Court’s Chief Judge, Justice Hussein Baba.
Since the court resumed on September 16, after a judicial break from July to September, hundreds of cases—many originating from vacation courts—are yet to be reassigned, leaving litigants in a state of uncertainty.
According to legal sources, the inaction has triggered financial and personal setbacks for some, casting doubt on the efficiency of the court’s administrative processes.
“This delay cripples the administration of justice,” stated one lawyer, who chose to remain anonymous.
“These cases have been sitting idle in the Chief Judge’s office for nearly two months now. It’s difficult to understand why they haven’t been reallocated,” the anonymous lawyer said.
With calls for immediate intervention, members of the legal community urge Justice Baba to expedite the process, emphasizing that justice delayed is justice denied.
The backlog highlights an urgent need for administrative reform to ensure that citizens receive timely access to justice.
