The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has said that the Judiciary will not tolerate disobedience to court orders. Justice Tanko warned that flagrant disobedience of
court orders is a direct invitation to anarchy.
Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the special court session marking the beginning of the new
legal year of the Supreme Court and the inauguration of 38 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria,
the Chief Justice said it is time for the Judiciary to take its destiny into its hands and operate
independently.
He stated that the lack of financial freedom threatens the operations and independence of the
Judiciary. The CJN admitted that the judiciary cannot be said to be truly independent when it
has to go cap in hand, asking for funds to run its office, as the current situation portrays.
Justicce Tanko said poor remuneration of judges and funding of the Judiciary is an attack on its
independence. He enjoined all concerned to allow the judiciary to enjoy its independence
holistically.The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has said that the Judiciary will not
tolerate disobedience to court orders. Justice Tanko warned that flagrant disobedience of
court orders is a direct invitation to anarchy.
Justicce Tanko said poor remuneration of judges and funding of the Judiciary is an attack on its
independence. He enjoined all concerned to allow the judiciary to enjoy its independence holistically
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