Consider Citizens’ Interest in Deciding Election Matters, Acting CJN Tells Judges - THISDAYLIVE

The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria , Justice Tanko Muhammad, yesterday appealed to judges in the country to protect the interest and rights of the citizens as they adjudicate on various matters that may arise from the 2019 general election.

While noting that respect for fundamental rights of citizens as epitomised by free and fair elections is the hallmarks of true democracy, he enjoined judges whom according to him, are constitutionally vested with powers to protect such rights to sustain the nation’s democracy by doing justice to every case brought before them.

“Brother judges, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, our nascent democracy has to be nurtured, consolidated and developed even as we will be faced with the arduous task of adjudicating over election petitions as we are in an election year. The acting CJN urged the judges to ensure that the interest of the powerful must always be reconciled with those of the voiceless poor. “This is a constitutional function which the courts in this country must continuously pursue. It is heart-warming that our courts have lived up to expectation in perilous times which our dear country has faced in the past and we must continue to do so,” he added.

Whose interest is superior, Citizen's or Adherent to the Rule of Law. I hope the constituted Tribunals won't go emotional in doing their job

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