, the apex court has, for the first time in its history, attained its full complement of 21 justices,, the apex court has, for the first time in its history, attained its full complement of 21 justices, in consonance with section 230 of the 1999 Constitution, which stipulates that “The Supreme Court of Nigeria shall consist of such number of Justices not exceeding 21 as may be prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.
The Supreme Court should turn away from the bland legalism and legal positivism that have dominated the landscape of its judicial pronouncements and decisions and return the apex court to a court that pursues substantial justice over technicalities like the Supreme Court Nigerians knew a few decades ago. Justice is rooted in public confidence and public perception. This is why it is said that justice must not only be done but must also be manifestly seen to be done.
As much as possible, the Supreme Court should stop descending into the public arena to join issues with its critics. At all times, it must maintain its equanimity and candor in the face of criticism. Dragging the Supreme Court into public controversy is undignified, unbefitting, and shameful. By their exalted position, Justices of the Supreme Court ought not to join issues with their critics in the public square. They should refrain from joining issues with their critics.
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