Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has stated that public opinion cannot supersede the constitution of the country which serves as a guide for judges in the discharge of their duties.
The CJN stated this in Abuja during the swearing-in of twenty-three newly appointed Judges of the Federal High Court.
He charged the newly sworn-in judicial officers to shun all forms of corruption, sentiments and ensure the application of constitutional provisions in adjudicating cases assigned to them at all times
Ariwoola urged the new judges not to undermine the searchlight of the National Judicial Council NJC which, he said, beams brightly on all its officers across the country adding that any judicial officer found wanting will be immediately brought to book
The newly appointed judges pledged to imbibe and uphold the rule of law, and the Nigerian Constitution in the discharge of their duties
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