CJN Reads Riot Act to Politicians, Others Fond of Disregarding Rule of Law, Contempt of Judiciary * Urges states attorneys general, others to rise in defence of rule of law Alex Enumah in Abuja The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayod
The Chief Justice of Nigeria , Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Tuesday warned politicians and others who are in the habit of disregarding the rule of law and contempt of the judiciary that it would no longer be business as usual under his watch.
“I wish to let whoever cares to listen know that nobody no matter his or her position in society should mistake our golden silence for weakness or vulnerability. While stressing that the earlier judicial officers and the courts are respected, the better for all Nigerians, the CJN charged stakeholders in the justice sector to ensure fairness, equity and the rule of law prevail at all times.
The CJN accordingly urged all participants in their various capacities to start making a comprehensive approach to the effective and seamless administration of criminal justice and the implementation of the rule of law.
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