New Rivers CJ Sworn In

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New Rivers CJ Sworn In

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A new Chief Judge (CJ) of Rivers State, Justice Daisy Okocha, was on Monday sworn in at the Executive Council Chamber of Government House, Port Harcourt, by the state governor, Nyesom Wike. Justice Okocha has been working in acting capacity since June 1, 2015, after series of controversies trailed her nomination as CJ. At the ceremony, Wike explained that the state government acted on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, confirmed by the Court of Appeal on December 23, 2015. The governor charged the CJ to at all times uphold the constitution and carry other members of the bench along in the decision making process. He added that, “Allowing the judiciary to be subjected to the discretion of sitting governors would desecrate the independence of the Judiciary and lead to abuses that would negatively affect the dispensation of justice. “The system will collapse if we refuse to respect the judicial system of succession as laid out. My administration will never do anything that will threaten the rule of law. We will always uphold the customs and traditions of the Judiciary. We never break down the laid down procedure.” In responding, the CJ said, “This is a solemn moment for me. The NJC recommendation of 22nd July, 2013 came to manifestation on January 4, 2016. God has glorified himself in my elevation as Chief Judge; Man can try, but only God’s counsel will prevail.” She commended Governor Wike for giving the Judiciary the required independence to carry out its constitutional responsibilities.

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