Buhari accuses judiciary of being neutral on 2023 election disputes
• Olanipekun reiterates call for improved welfare of judges
President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the judiciary to remain neutral in determining election-related cases as the country moves closer to the 2023 general elections.
He said that as the time approaches, the importance of the legal profession becomes even more pronounced, given the critical roles it plays in the pre- and post-election stages.
"I hope you maintain the position of an honest referee," Buhari said. The President, who assured of his commitment to improving the welfare of judges, urged them to always ensure justice.
He said, "A society where justice thrives is a society that can be assured of development. For Nigeria to effectively embrace sustainable development, institutions, such as the legal profession, must remain deeply engaged in promoting good governance."
Buhari spoke in Abuja yesterday at the commissioning of the Body of Benchers complex. Earlier, the Chairman of the Body of Advisors, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), called for a more manly and independent judiciary, noting that the Constitution feeds on the doctrine of separation of powers.
He expressed concern about complaints about poor working conditions for judges across the country. Olanipekun noted that as part of efforts to address the challenge, the Corps of Counselors has established a standing committee known as the Corps of Counselors Judicial Advisory Committee, to interface with Council members and communicate their concerns and frustrations to the competent authorities.< /p>
He said the committee was also tasked with "the task of comparing available offerings for bailiffs in other jurisdictions".
He explained that the complex consists of a 3,000-seat auditorium, a 240-seat meeting hall, a 1,000-seat banquet hall, a 1,000-seat multi-purpose hall , a committee meeting room, offices for secretariat staff, a library and a courtroom. for the Disciplinary Commission of Legal Practitioners, among others.
• Olanipekun reiterates call for improved welfare of judges
President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the judiciary to remain neutral in determining election-related cases as the country moves closer to the 2023 general elections.
He said that as the time approaches, the importance of the legal profession becomes even more pronounced, given the critical roles it plays in the pre- and post-election stages.
"I hope you maintain the position of an honest referee," Buhari said. The President, who assured of his commitment to improving the welfare of judges, urged them to always ensure justice.
He said, "A society where justice thrives is a society that can be assured of development. For Nigeria to effectively embrace sustainable development, institutions, such as the legal profession, must remain deeply engaged in promoting good governance."
Buhari spoke in Abuja yesterday at the commissioning of the Body of Benchers complex. Earlier, the Chairman of the Body of Advisors, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), called for a more manly and independent judiciary, noting that the Constitution feeds on the doctrine of separation of powers.
He expressed concern about complaints about poor working conditions for judges across the country. Olanipekun noted that as part of efforts to address the challenge, the Corps of Counselors has established a standing committee known as the Corps of Counselors Judicial Advisory Committee, to interface with Council members and communicate their concerns and frustrations to the competent authorities.< /p>
He said the committee was also tasked with "the task of comparing available offerings for bailiffs in other jurisdictions".
He explained that the complex consists of a 3,000-seat auditorium, a 240-seat meeting hall, a 1,000-seat banquet hall, a 1,000-seat multi-purpose hall , a committee meeting room, offices for secretariat staff, a library and a courtroom. for the Disciplinary Commission of Legal Practitioners, among others.
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