Justice Kudirat Motomori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, the newly appointed Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), warned on Monday in Abuja that compliance to court orders will not be negotiated under her watch.
She made clear that no individual or organization, regardless of status, would be permitted to treat court decisions with lightness or disrespect.
The CJN addressed on the occasion of the start of the 2024/2025 legal year and the inauguration of 87 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the Supreme Court.
Justice Kekere-Ekun noted that the judiciary is committed to ensuring that judicial rulings are upheld in accordance with the rule of law.
To forge this new feat, the CJN proposed that all hands be on deck to nurture an unflinching commitment to the full enthronement of the rule of law.
According to CJN Kekere-Ekun:
“Disobedience to court orders or non-compliance with judicial directives is a direct affront to democracy and an invitation to anarchy.
“As such, it is critical that we respect and observe all the features of an enduring democracy, for in doing so, we maintain the delicate balance that sustains our society.
“Let us, therefore, work together collectively and tirelessly to ensure that Nigeria continues to abide by the rule of law, upholds the best democratic practices, and remains vigilant in the protection of citizens’ rights.
“The rights of every Nigerian must be valiantly safeguarded against oppression and impunity, utilizing the full array of legal instruments at our disposal.”
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