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CJ laments over high number of pending cases in courts

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The Acting Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, on Monday lamented over the different pending cases in courts around the country.

According to him, no fewer than 116,623 cases are pending in the courts.

He also said 16,144 cases were filed this quarter alone out of which 12,692 had been disposed off.

He however, promised to take measures that would lead to improved efficiency and workers’ welfare.

The CJ also stressed the need for judges to uphold the constitution for the unity of the country and the enhancement of law and order.

Justice Tsoho spoke in Abuja at the beginning of the 2019/2010 new legal year of the Federal High Court.

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“From the reports received, about 116,623 cases are pending in the Federal High Court; 16,144 cases were filed in this quarter alone in which 12,692 have been disposed off.

“It is obvious that the judges were over-burdened with work in the last legal year. We, therefore, need to engage more judicial officers to help out.

“However, it does appear that there was no provision for appointment of judges in the current budget.

“I will make efforts to discuss with the relevant stakeholders to see to the possibility of facilitating the recruitment of more judicial officers in the course of the year.”

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