“The temple of Justice trembles where justice is denied. We must be a symbol of incorruptible honour,” said the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
“Today in Nigeria, justice is increasingly becoming a purchasable commodity,” Mr Sa’ad said, admonishing the NBA to stand firm in defence of the rule of law.
According to her, literacy and capacity development is a pressing need for continuous training.
Mr Obi said leaders in these three arms should avoid undue disruptive interference in the affairs of sub-national government activities.
Mrs Segun-Bello’s revelation raises concerns about the independence of Nigeria’s judiciary.
According to the don, judges are the voices of sentencing, but their freedom of choice is limited by the rule of law, good conscience, principles of integrity and morality.
“Politics at all levels is currently marred by violence, persecution and intimidation and exclusion of women from active participation in electoral politics,” Mr Rafsanjani added.
The president further said, “the judiciary should not be blamed for the failing of the political class.”
Mr Adediran also congratulated Mr Adeleke on the judgement which validated his election as the governor of Osun State.
“Nigeria is currently plagued with myriads of problems that require sincere and honest interventions of judicial officers.”
