A member of the House of Representatives, Clement Jimbo, has called on the National Assembly to encourage the judiciary to stop issuing court rulings that are unclear or open to multiple interpretations.

Jimbo, who represents a constituency in Akwa Ibom State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), raised the concern during a plenary session in the green chamber. Speaking under a point of personal explanation, he said some recent court judgements have left both plaintiffs and defendants claiming different meanings from the same ruling.

According to him, “When a court delivers judgement, it should be clear. If the plaintiff says it means one thing and the defendant says it means another, then there’s a problem. That kind of confusion shouldn’t exist in the justice system.”

He stressed the need for judges to ensure that their rulings are written in plain and straightforward language that cannot be twisted or misunderstood by any party involved.

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the session, acknowledged Jimbo’s concerns and noted the point for the record.

The lawmaker’s statement comes at a time when public confidence in the judiciary is being tested, especially with several high-profile political and electoral cases generating debate and confusion over what the courts actually ruled.

Jimbo’s appeal is a reminder of the importance of clarity and transparency in the justice system — values that help protect democracy and the rule of law.