#MinisterialScreening: Senate screens Ocholi James

The senate has screened James Ocholi, a legal practitioner from Kogi state. During his presentation, Ocholi promised to be honest and always tell the president the truth on any issue. He promised to lead by example any ministry he is assigned to. On prison congestion, he said 69% of inmates in Nigerian prisons are awaiting trial and this has caused a major problem in the prison system.

He said if made Minister of Justice, he will construct new sets of prisons so they can serve as corrective centers to prisoners. He promised to give issues of Human rights great consideration if he is a Minister of Justice.

He advocated for the merging of anti-corruption agencies such as EFCC and ICPC. He said the laws against corruption in Nigeria are fair enough but however the implementation of these laws is greatly required. He was asked to take a bow and go.