Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria’s security forces, and the judiciary ought to be held accountable in the event that the country’s democracy fails.
When Wike swore in five Rivers State High Court judges and two Customary Court of Appeal judges yesterday in Port Harcourt, he said that if the judiciary, security agencies, and INEC were aware of their responsibilities for the 2023 general election, Nigeria’s democracy should be protected.
He slammed the new judges, saying, to remain steadfast, particularly during this crucial time when we are transitioning. By passing the necessary laws to guide us, I believe the legislature has accomplished its task. No law is so flawless or permanent.
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“That they can do if INEC wants to conduct a free and fair election. There will be peace if the security agencies want it. Additionally, the judiciary is free to interpret the law as they see fit. When that is completed, people will be pleased and confident that we are doing the right thing.
However, as more and more interpretations are observed, one begins to wonder where we are going. Different interpretations of the same subject matter from the courts, not lawyers.”
Wike told the newly sworn-in judges that they have a lot of responsibilities under another transition circle. He also said that it was pointless for them to know the law if they didn’t have the courage to clearly declare its spirit and intent over the cases they were given.
Justices Asivosuo Oriye, Comfort Adangor, Beauty Emmanuel-Okere, Omonigho Nwibani, and Justice Prince Mini were sworn in as state High Court judges yesterday at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House.
Justices Tetenwi Eleraobari and Odiki Daniel-Kalio were sworn in as members of the Rivers State Customary Court of Appeal.