Ibrahim Muhammad, acting chief
justice of Nigeria, says the judiciary is experiencing trying times.
Muhammad, who was sworn into
office on Friday, said this while swearing in members of the election tribunal.
He asked judges to stand to
protect and uphold the integrity of the judiciary.
“The judiciary is in trying
times, you must stand to protect and uphold the integrity of this arm of
government,” he said.
“I encourage you to uphold and
enhance the honour and standing of the judiciary and I pray that the Almighty
God will bestow upon you strength, good health and wisdom in the performance of
your duties… I congratulate you on this appointment and I urge you to see this
assignment as a call to greater service to your nation.”
That was his first official
function since he took over from Walter Onnoghen who was removed over charges
on false assets declaration.
Sidi Bage was one of the 15
justices of the supreme court who attended the ceremony along with the acting
CJN.
It is unclear why other supreme
court justices were absent at the event.
The appointment of Muhammad has
sparked controversy within and outside the country. Many lawyers and human
rights activists have accused President Muhammadu Buhari of not following due
process.
The US, UK and EU have expressed
concerns that the action of the president might affect the credibility of the
elections.
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