The House of Representatives of Nigeria is taking a stand against what it sees as judicial disrespect from British agencies. The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights sparked the initiative with a petition that demands investigation into the National Crime Agency and Crown Prosecution Service’s actions, accusing them of flouting Nigerian court verdicts.
Representative Aliyu Mustapha from Kaduna State championed the cause, pressing for swift investigative actions. His advocacy aims to halt the denigration of Nigerian businessman Benedict Peters. Accusations point to the NCA and CPS, among others, for their continuous snub of Nigerian High Court decisions that have cleared Peters.
Courts in Nigeria have repeatedly vindicated Peters, the head of AITEO Energy Resources, dismissing all allegations. Yet, UK officials, especially Sara Melo, allegedly keep undermining these verdicts, according to the petition. The Nigerian parliament, as detailed in a [Daily Trust report](#), is now stepping up to affirm the nation’s judicial authority and combat foreign disdain for its legal processes.
By pursuing this investigation, the lawmakers underscore their commitment to safeguarding the legal rights of Nigerians and upholding the autonomy of their judicial system in the face of international challenges.
