{
  "id": 8918057,
  "title": "Justice must not be sold to highest bidder, bishop warns judges, lawyers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/justice-must-not-be-sold-to-highest-bidder-bishop-warns-judges-lawyers-8918057",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T12:38:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/justice-must-not-be-sold-to-highest-bidder-bishop-warns-judges-lawyers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Right Rev. James Odedeji, has cautioned judges and lawyers against exploiting wealth, influence, status, or personal interests to compromise the administration of justice. Speaking during a special service on the 2026/2027 New Legal Year, Odedeji referenced biblical passages, warning against selling justice or granting preferential treatment based on wealth. He emphasized that all decisions should be made without bias, regardless of the wealth or power of those involved, as everyone will ultimately be judged by divine authority. The bishop urged the legal professionals to uphold their responsibilities with unwavering integrity, recognizing that their decisions impact the lives of others.",
  "summary": "The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Anglican Communion, Right Rev. James Odedeji, has warned judges and lawyers against allowing wealth, influence, status or personal interests to undermine the administration of justice. Odedeji gave the warning on Monday while delivering a sermon titled “Faithfulness” at the 2026/2027 New Legal Year Special Service of the Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Justice must not be sold to highest bidder, bishop warns judges, lawyers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/justice-must-not-be-sold-to-highest-bidder-bishop-warns-judges-lawyers",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:20:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}