The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has called on the 11 new Supreme Court justices to see themselves as representatives of God on earth and that they will give account of their stewardship to God one day.
Ariwoola made this statement on Monday at the swearing-in of the eleven newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court, warning them to avoid questionable acts capable of dragging the Apex Court in the mud.
He said their elevation to the Supreme Court bench is in recognition of their astuteness and evident passion for hard work, which is the hallmark of judicial excellence.
“See yourselves as the representatives of God on earth, because any judgement given at this level can only be upturned in heaven”.
The CJN tasked them to put in their best as seasoned judicial officers transiting from the Court of Appeal and had established remarkable acquaintances with the judicial oath and roles guiding the conduct of judicial officers.
“Your moral uprightness, integrity and respect for the constitution and other extant laws in operation, must be unwavering and unassailable,” he added.
The justices sworn in were, Justice Haruna Tsammani (Northeast), who chaired the Presidential Election Petition Court, Justice Moore Adumein (South-South), Justice Jummai Sankey (North-central), Justice Chidiebere Uwa (South-east); and Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme (South-east).
Others are Justice Obande Ogbuinya (South-East), Justice Stephen Adah (North-Central), Justice Habeeb Abiru (South-West), Justice Jamilu Tukur (Northwest), Justice Abubakar Umar (Northwest) and Justice Mohammed Idris (North-Central).
