The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Tuesday, cautioned the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Mainasara Umar, against compromising his office for personal or political interests.
Justice Kekere-Ekun gave the charge in Abuja shortly after administering the oath of office on Umar, who was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu.
The CJN stressed that the position of the CCT chairman demands integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
“The office you occupy demands in its leadership a person of sound judgment, unshakable independence, and the moral courage to do what is right, regardless of whose interest is at stake,” she said.
She reminded the new chairman that his loyalty must remain with the constitution and the people of Nigeria, not any individual or authority.
“The cases that come before you may involve high stakes and sensitive issues touching upon the very soul of public trust,” Justice Kekere-Ekun cautioned.
“The trust placed in you is on behalf of the nation, and it must never be compromised or traded for personal or political reasons.”
The CJN further advised Umar to be firm and fair in his judgments, uphold the law without fear or favour, and ensure that his actions inspire public confidence in the tribunal.
“Let your actions inspire confidence in the institution you now lead,” she added, urging him to promote transparency and administrative excellence.
Responding, Justice Umar expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and the judiciary for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to deliver justice with courage, humility, and fairness.
“I will ensure that justice is not only done but seen to be done in every case brought before this tribunal,” he said.
With Umar’s swearing-in, the CCT now has its full complement of three members, including Justices William A. Atedze and Julie Anabor, enabling the tribunal to resume full-scale adjudication of pending cases.
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