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CJN warns against disobedience of court orders
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Friday, warned against disobedience to orders issued by courts, adding that such acts of disobedience would attract grave consequences.
The CJN gave the warning at the launching of the 9th House of Representatives Legislative Agenda. He was represented by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho
The CJN added that justice must be served without fear or favour while every law must be obeyed.
He said: “I will like to assure you that as you embark on this important voyage of national rebirth and reinvigoration through effective, people-oriented legislation, the judiciary is solidly behind you. Since our role is strictly limited to the interpretation of the laws of the land, we will not leave any stone unturned in that respect. You can rest assured that you already have a good and dependable ally in the Nigerian judiciary.
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“We will on our part, as usual, vigorously pursue the observance of the rule of law by all citizens. There is no sacred cow anywhere, as no one is above the law, no matter his or her position in the society.
“Justice must be served without fear or favour. Every law of the land must be obeyed. Let me assure everyone present here that the consequences of disobeying lawful court orders will be too grave to bear. We all should gird our loins to do our constitutionally assigned duties with due diligence so that Nigeria can be the pride of everyone.”
Justice Muhammad also warned the National Assembly against using its powers carelessly, stating that the stability of the country rested on the parliament.
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