The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has told the 11 new Supreme Court justices that they represent God on earth and will give an account of their stewardship to God one day.
Ariwoola, who stated this on Monday at the swearing-in of the newly appointed 11 Justices of the Supreme Court, warned them to shun questionable acts capable of dragging the Apex Court in the mud.
He said their elevation to the Supreme Court bench is in recognition of their astuteness and evident passion for hard work, which is the hallmark of judicial excellence.
“See yourselves as the representatives of God on earth, because as any judgement given at this level can only be upturned in heaven”.
He urged them to put in their best as seasoned judicial officers transiting from the Court of Appeal and had established remarkable acquaintances with judicial oaths and rules guiding the conduct of judicial officers.
“Your moral uprightness, integrity and respect for the constitution and other extant laws in operation, must be unwavering and unassailable”.
The justices are, Justice Haruna Tsammani (Northeast), who chaired the Presidential Election Petition Court, Justice Moore Adumein (South-South), Justice Jummai Sankey (North-central), Justice Chidiebere Uwa (South-east); and Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme (South-east).
Others are Justice Obande Ogbuinya (South-East), Justice Stephen Adah (North-Central), Justice Habeeb Abiru (South-West), Justice Jamilu Tukur (Northwest), Justice Abubakar Umar (Northwest) and Justice Mohammed Idris (North-Central).
NAN reports that on Dec. 21, 2023, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the justices confirmation after they were cleared through a voice vote by the senators at the plenary.
With the confirmation, the Supreme Court has now reached its full complement of 21 justices as mandated by law.
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