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On the 8th of March, 2024\u00a0the Imo State Judiciary officially began its legal year with the theme “stabilizing the wheels of justice delivery in contemporary Nigeria”.<\/p>\n
The event\u00a0started with a\u00a0high mass at Maria Assumpta Cathedral Church with homely given by Fr. Cyriacus Akoronye, Esq which centerd on\u00a0seeking discernment in the dispensation of justice.<\/p>\n
After the mass, a special court, assizes, was\u00a0held at Hon. Justice .C. Oputa High Court Complex presided by Chief Judge of Imo State Justice T.E. Chukwuemeka-Chikeka.<\/p>\n
Barr. Peter Chukwuemeka Mgbenwelu,\u00a0while delivering his speech stated that there could\u00a0be strictly no justice delivery if the wheels of justice delivery were rickety, unpopular and devoid of acceptable transparency.<\/p>\n
He made mention that the theme chosen was apt as the urge to do the right thing was both compelling and irresistible. Mgbegwelu hinted, that a retired supreme court justice and the chairman body of benchers – Justice Mary Odili, recently had stated that the general public was losing confidence in the judiciary and committee was being set up to look into it.<\/p>\n
While discussing on the challenges facing the judiciary, Mgbenwelu\u00a0 stated that the odds which had bedeviled the stabilization of the wheels of justice delivery in Nigeria included but not limited to pervasive corruption, abuse of power, executive suppression and intimidation, as well as insubordination of legal practitioners.<\/p>\n
He particularly decried a situation where an\u00a0administrative worker\u00a0 of the judiciary would compromise and subsequently dislodge official\u00a0 documents from a file which is extremely essential to the success\u00a0 of a party’s case which go a long way in crippling the system thus, leading to unnecessary delays and adjournments.<\/p>\n
Continuing, Mgbenwelu\u00a0\u00a0said” the legal profession is one of the oldest .The code of conduct within the profession was noble, sacrosanct and almost immutable. The lawyers carried themselves with pride, honor and cleanliness<\/p>\n
Her Excellency, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, the deputy governor of Imo State representing the Governor Hope\u00a0 Uzodimma, in her brief remarks, said she’s aware that this is a usually a solemn occasion where judges gather to appraise themselves on the outgoing year and brainstorm on taking charge of the incoming year.<\/p>\n
She admonished them to ensure they keep up with the good work they have started by ensuring they discharge their duties effectively without fear or favor so that\u00a0steering the wheels of justice delivery in Nigeria can be well stabilized<\/p>\n
The event had lots of dignitaries in attendance and that made it glamorous and colourful.<\/p>\n
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