“Judges are being well taken care of in Oyo state. That is why we tend to be more productive. However, it is not that we were not productive before.”
The NJC stated this on Friday in a statement signed by the director of information, Soji Oye.
“The statements were clearly admissions by the Senator, that he did attempt to, and/or actually perverted the course of justice.”
He admonished the nation’s courts to be circumspect in their judgements and avoid pronouncements that could cause chaos, tension and anxiety in the country.
Many judges were said not to have a home of their own after retirement because they are poorly paid while in active service.
He said such calls were unconstitutional, against the rule of law and capable of undermining the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
The chief judge and the four new judges were handed brand new vehicles as their official cars immediately after the event.
The probe panels are to determine the culpability of the judges in the various petitions filed against them by individuals and corporate bodies.
The reality of colonial and post-colonial Nigeria has been one long story of judicial subordination into subservience.
The confirmation followed his screening at the plenary on Wednesday.
