The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwsays he is poised to reposition the judiciary for effective justice delivery to sustain the observance of the rule of law and tenets of Constitutionalism.
The CJN was speaking at the opening of the special session of the 2023/2024 Legal year and Swearing-in of 58 newly conferred Senior Advocates of Nigeria in Abuja, urging the Judges to maintain the integrity that the Judiciary is known for and remain fair and firm in their Judgements.
Ariwoola who pledged to safeguard the rule of law, the holistic independence of the judiciary and the trust and confidence of the public, reiterated the determination of the Judiciary, not to be overwhelmed by the sentiments of the public in their decisions.
He stated that the law remained the law, no matter whose interest was involved, insisting that as interpreters of the law, they should endeavor to severe the strings of emotion from logic and assumption from fact.
The CJN further reminded the judges that it is necessary to justify the confidence reposed in them by the public by ensuring justice is served in accordance to the law.
