The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has said public opinion, no matter how forceful, lacks the capacity to shape the decision of a
, has said public opinion, no matter how forceful, lacks the capacity to shape the decision of a court in relation to any case.
Justice Ariwoola spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, October 4, while administering the oath of office on 23 new judges of the Federal High Court. The CJN stated: “The entire letters and words of the oath you have just taken, must reside in a prime place of your heart and be generously applied in your adjudications.
“Like it is often said, a clear conscience fears no accusation. He who comes to equity, as we all say, must come with clean hands. So, your Lordships must severe ties with anything that will smear your hands and bring you into disrepute in the course of your new assignment,” he said.The CJN warned them against unethical conduct, adding that the National Judicial Council will not hesitate to wield the big stick when necessary.
“The bench is neither for the indolent, the greedy nor those with dubious character, who can easily fall for a plate of porridge offered by desperate litigants. “Appointment to the bench is not an appointment to wealth, vainglory, dishonest disposition or ostentatious lifestyle through corrupt acquaintances.
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