CJN Bemoans Consistent Upsurge In Political Cases

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, has expressed worry over the sizable number of cases judges are required to handle each day, particularly those with a political bent.

During the swearing-in of recently appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday, Justice Ariwoola made a statement.

In addition, the CJN stated that fewer lawsuits and a stronger focus on alternative dispute resolution procedures would lighten the pressure on the judges and help save precious resources.

In addition to court administrators, the president of the Court of Appeal, members of the outer and inner bar, and other senior government officials were present at the Supreme Court with the nine newly appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal.

The top judge gave the jurists advice on how to protect their good name and avoid temptations that can come with tasty gifts.

The swearing-in of nine justices increases the number of judges from 71 to 80, in accordance with the practice directive of the Court of Appeal, which grants the appellate court 90 justices.