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On The Features Of The Accusatorial System Of Trying An Accused Person
In this country, we operate the accusatorial system as opposed to inquisitorial method of trying an accused person, in which a Judge rarely interferes with the conduct of cases by descending into arena of contest. The major feature of this system is the passive and inactive role of the judge in the presentation of cases in Courts. The judge under this system is at best an attentive listener to all that is said on both sides. He speaks mainly to deliver judgments. This passive role of the judge emphasizes the active role of Counsel for the prosecution and for the defence.
See David Uso v. C.O.P. (1972) 11 SC 37 at 46 – 47, Josiah v. The State (1985) 1 SC 406 at 443
KAJAWA V. THE STATE: LGC(9/3/2018)C