The Judges of the Federal High Courts have been called upon to ensure that all pre-election cases before them are concluded to avoid being caught up by time.
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria Justice John Tsoho made the call Tuesday in Abuja, at a three-day conference for judges of the court.
He said, pre-election matters are time bound and must be treated on time stressing the need for judges to be careful in handling pre-election matters.
He said, “these are slippery times, as many Politicians are prone to be desperate. We must ensure that we do not get emotional or get dragged into their tussle.
“Everything possible should be done to disappoint agents of disharmony and doom,” Justice Tsoho said.
He informed the Judges that as judicial officers, their jobs require standards that should be without blemish, urging them to guard against their reputations.
Justice Tsoho said, “our integrity must be unquestionable, as a good name is better than silver and gold.”
He commended the assistance of the Chief Justice of Nigeria for approving immediate intervention to ameliorate some financial challenges of the court.
Justice Tsoho explained that the essence of the Judges’ conference is to discuss issues confronting the court and find solutions to them.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola while declaring the conference opened charged Judges of the Federal High Court to robe minds on challenges confronting the court to address them.
He assured them that, the challenges are surmountable because they are equal to the task.
He said, “the judges’ conference is for brother judges.”
“In a close door session to rob mind, tooth, and tail, discuss closely how to move forward, who to tackle the challenges facing the court.”
“I do not doubt in my mind with what you all appreciate of your amiable leader of this court ” that you are equal to the task as the challenges are surmountable.”
Dominica Nwabufo
