CJN decries burden of political cases, swears in new Appeal Court judges

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The CJN, while inaugurating nine new Justices of the Court of Appeal, said political cases 'are taking a monumental toll on our dockets'.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria , Olukayode Ariwoola, has lamented the high volume of political cases flooding the Nigerian courts.at the Supreme Court in Abuja.“The times we are in are not pleasant, to say the least,” Mr Ariwoola added, painting a picture of the overwhelming workload Nigerian judges grapple with.

The CJN also bemoaned the “steady rise” in litigation, which he attributed to “several novel crimes…being committed in the country.” “The onus squarely rests on your Lordships to fasten your belt and roll up your sleeves to face the challenges head-on.” He further urged the jurists to “flee” from “juicy and irresistible gifts that are often intended to dent your reputation and integrity.”

 

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