Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has alluded to a plot to destabilize the Judiciary, saying it was time for Judges to stand and protect its integrity. Muhammad stated this on Saturday while performing his first official function by inaugurating Judges that will handle 2019 National Assembly, Governorship & State Assembly Election Petition Tribunals, on Saturday.
He noted that the Judiciary Arm of Government was passing through a turbulent period and called on all stakeholders to work together towards addressing the challenge.
“As your lordships take the oath of office as Chairmen and Members of the Election Petition Tribunals, let me remind you that this oath is a solemn appeal to Almighty God. Therefore, it is to God Almighty that you will be ultimately responsible.
“This is an ethical undertaking to justice as well as to uphold the RuIe Of Law in our courts and tribunals. As such, I implore you to discharge this onerous duty diligently and with the fear of God Almighty.
“The judiciary is in the trying time, you must stand, I repeat you must stand to protect and uphold the integrity of this arm of government. If any other person is trying to destroy it, we should try to protect it. If we don’t protect it ourselves, no one can do it for us. Therefore it is our sacred duty to see that we protect the judiciary.
“I, therefore, congratulate you on this appointment and I urge you to see this assignment as a call to greater service to your nation. I encourage you to uphold and enhance the honour, integrity and standing of the judiciary and I pray that the Almighty Allah will bestow upon you strength, good health and wisdom and capabilities in the performance of your duties”.
