The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has demanded an end to misleading and conflicting judgements from courts of coordinate jurisdictions in the country.
Describing the recent trend as unpalatable, Ariwoola explained that the National Judicial Council, NJC, had swung into action to stop such judgements by ensuring that errant judges face the consequences of their pronouncement.
Speaking shortly after he inaugurated 22 judges into the Court of Appeal Bench and 12 Judges of the High Court of The Federal Capital Territory at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the CJN, lamented that the avalanche of frivolous interlocutory orders emanating from the various courts, have continued to make a mockery of the judicial system.
“We have already activated the process of reining in such errant Judges to make them face the consequence of their despicable and odious conduct,” Ariwoola said.
He therefore implored the new judges to remain forthright and always abide by their oath of office regardless of the threats or favour.