Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has admonished the political class to allow the judiciary to perform its constitutional functions, saying society is dynamic.
• To Commission 1.15km Bridge In Akwa Ibom Tomorrow
Meanwhile, the former president will, tomorrow, commission the 1.15km Afi- Uko Ntighe Bridge in Mbo Local Council of the state. He said the Afi- Uko Ntighe Bridge was initiated by former governor Godswill Akpabio’s administration but later abandoned in 2014. He said the state would still require her services due to her commitment and wealth of experience. Chairman of the occasion and Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Chief Wole Olanipekun , lauded Abiri as “an elegant, brilliant and hardworking jurist, who represents the very best in the legal profession.”
Dignitaries at the colourful event included wife of the former president, Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of the Bayelsa governor, Justice Patience Diri, wife of the first civilian governor of the state, Mrs Margaret Alamieyeseigha, Governor Nyesom Wike represented by the Rivers State Head of Service, Rufus Godwin, and the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki represented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwale Iyamu .
Diri said her retirement was the beginning of a fresh chapter for the renowned judge, who displayed exemplary character and attracted dignity to the Bench.
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