Pray for judiciary, CJN urges Nigerians

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Samuel Walter Nkanu Onnoghen has asked Nigerians not to relent in their prayers for the judiciary. The CJN said this Thursday at the Supreme Court while administering Oath of Office and the Judicial Oath on the Khadi Ibrahim Rufai Imam as the Acting Grand Khadi of the Sharia […]

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Samuel Walter Nkanu Onnoghen has asked Nigerians not to relent in their prayers for the judiciary.

The CJN said this Thursday at the Supreme Court while administering Oath of Office and the Judicial Oath on the Khadi Ibrahim Rufai Imam as the Acting Grand Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory.  

He advised judges in the country to always strive to uphold the integrity of the judiciary.

He urged them to shun unethical conduct, including corruption, because the onus was on judges to continue to protect the sanctity of the judiciary.

Onnoghen said that the judiciary was undergoing difficult times, adding that the task was on members of the Bench to endure reversal of the current trend.

The CJN urged Khadi Ibrahim Rufai Imam to allow himself to always be guided by the Almighty God and the law when ruling in the affairs of people. 

“You must ensure that justice is served irrespective of the leanings of parties. You also require prayers and close intimacy with God to perform your duties well.

“In the circumstance, I urge the family members to always pray to God on your behalf and to also try to make the home peaceful,’’ Onnoghen said.