The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, on Tuesday, warned judges against dancing to the tunes of desperate politicians as they handle election-related cases in 2023.
He told the judges to ensure that pending pre-election cases are concluded within the stipulated time.
Justice Tsoho issued the warning in Abuja during the opening of the 38th annual judges’ conference of the FHC.
“I want to urge Your Lordships to be extremely careful in the handling of these cases. These are slippery times, as many politicians are prone to be desperate.
“We must ensure that we do not get emotional or get dragged into their tussle. Everything possible should be done to disappoint agents of disharmony and doom,” he said.
Justice Tsoho said as judges, they were expected to conduct themselves without blemish.
“Let us, therefore, guard our reputations. Our integrity must be unquestionable, as a good name is better than silver and gold,” he emphasised.
While commending the judges for their understanding and unwavering commitment in the handling of pre-election cases, Justice Tsoho said the conference was intended to examine issues confronting the court and find solutions to them.
At the event, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, said the conference would allow the judges to rub minds and discuss how to address the challenges facing the court.
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