Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has cautioned against efforts to weaken or dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that doing so could undermine global accountability for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
In a post shared on his X account, Sani expressed concern over what he described as attempts to erode the authority of the Hague-based court.
“Once they succeed in destroying the International Criminal Court, the only court they will recognise and use to try genocide and crimes against humanity committed anywhere in the world will be the courts of their home country, under their judicial system,” he wrote.
Sani argued that if the ICC loses its relevance, powerful nations could rely solely on their domestic judicial systems to prosecute allegations of international crimes, a development he said would weaken international justice and accountability.
He concluded his post by describing the prospect as “the Maduro solution,” an apparent reference to ongoing debates over international accountability and the role of domestic courts in handling allegations of crimes against humanity.
His remarks come amid continuing global discussions about the ICC’s role, independence and jurisdiction, particularly in cases involving world leaders and allegations of war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
The comments have since attracted mixed reactions online, with supporters and critics expressing differing views on the future of international justice and the importance of the ICC in ensuring accountability beyond national borders.
