Matching CJN’s Tough Talks with Actions Since his assumption of office, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has continued to talk tough against the flagrant violations
Since his assumption of office, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has continued to talk tough against the flagrant violations of the rule of law in the country.Justice Olukayode Ariwoola was on October 12, 2022 sworn in as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria . His sudden elevation to the office was due to the voluntary retirement of then CJN, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, who relinquished the office on health grounds.
However, Ariwoola shortly after assuming office has been talking tough and sending out warnings to relevant quarters that his administration would not hesitate to wield the big stick both within the judiciary and outside especially against those who flagrantly violate the rule of law. “The judiciary under my watch will not sit by the sidelines to watch the temple of justice and ministers of justice being flagrantly chastised and whipped into silence,” he explained.
To restore the sanctity of the courts and its officers, the CJN charged stakeholders in the justice sector to ensure fairness, equity and the rule of law prevail at all times. The CJN had at a recent capacity-building workshop and formal inauguration of members of the 2023 Election Petition Tribunals, also warned that his administration “will not condone any act of recklessness, abuse of power and public trust”.
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