19/09/2025
Why Prostitutes Have A Better Edge Of Making It To The Kingdom Of God Over Lawyers, Judges And Police Officers
By Dauda Yahaya Kana, Esq
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As a lawyer who has been in active practice for over a decade, I must confess that the true problem of Nigeria is not primarily the politicians, as many believe, but rather the trio of lawyers, judges, and the police. These categories of persons, who should stand as the last hope of the common man, have instead become the architects of his frustration.
Let me illustrate. I once handled a matter where my client's land was sold to her by a vendor. After purchase, she discovered that the same vendor resold the land because, in his words, she refused to develop it on time. Shockingly, this vendor admitted to the double-sale openly, yet still arrived at court with a lawyer who boldly defended him. I found this not only insane but deeply tragic.
This is why I fear that our nation is headed toward anarchy—because people no longer have confidence in the institutions of justice. When the courts, the police, and the officers of the law become merchants of compromise, what then remains of society? Even if one's reasoning is beclouded by money, shouldn't there at least be a moral obligation to stand on the side of truth? But sadly, those who speak truth often cannot afford to pay for it, while those who manipulate justice always have the money to buy it.
And here lies the irony: we have heard stories of prostitutes making heaven simply because of a small act of kindness, like feeding a hungry dog. But I have never once heard a story of a lawyer, judge, or policeman being remembered in heaven for an act of truth or justice. Scripture itself records that tax collectors and prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God before the self-righteous (Matthew 21:31). The lesson is clear: God values sincerity, compassion, and repentance far above the abuse of sacred trust.
If lawyers, judges, and police officers do not retrace their steps, they will be remembered not as defenders of justice but as grave-diggers of society's hope. And in the kingdom of God, their names may not even be called.