Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his frustration over conflicting judgments from the judiciary, calling on divine intervention against corrupt judges who allegedly accept bribes to manipulate justice,News360 Nigeria reports.
Speaking at the opening of the 2024/2025 Legal Year and Re-Dedication Service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s, Anglican Communion in Diobu, Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara criticized certain legal professionals for compromising their integrity to serve the interests of their paymasters.
The governor’s remarks highlighted concerns about judicial corruption and the need for ethical adherence within the legal system, as he invoked God’s judgment on those who undermine the principles of justice for personal gain.
“Some of you, you say you are legal luminaries. You know the truth, but you will go on air just to pacify your paymasters to turn the law upside down.
“We all know the law when it comes to issues that have to do with the administration of governance in the State; it is within the jurisdiction of the State High Court. It doesn’t matter whether you joined INEC, or Police. It is a State’s matter! I am not a lawyer, but I know that one. And you stand and say you are doing the right thing? God will judge you.”
Governor Fubara stated that within the temple of justice, judges are seen to represent God, who must not be afraid to look at those who come to equity, and dispense justice rightly without fear or favour.
The Governor warned that, because court judgments have far-reaching implications, great care needed to be taken in making judicial pronouncements.
“Let me say it here so that you will understand: Judges, you are the God that we are seeing. Your position is to stand and defend us. Your position is to look at whoever and tell the person the truth.
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