Sidi Bage and the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad were the only ones present, yesterday, when Muhammad performed his first official assignment, and swore in the 250-member 2019 Election Petition Tribunals.
Of the 15 Chief Justice in the Supreme court only one of them is present and there is no reason given for their absence.
The ceremony took place inside the Chamber of the Supreme Court Headquarters, Abuja. The Panels comprised National Assembly Election Petition Tribunals, Governorship Election Petition Tribunals, as well as State Assembly Election Petition Tribunals.
While inaugurating the panels, he said: “As your Lordships take the oath of office as chairmen and members of the Election Petition Tribunals, let me remind you that this oath is a solemn appeal to Almighty God.
“Therefore, it is to God Almighty that you will be ultimately responsible. It is from this oath that your duties and responsibilities as chairmen and members of the election petition tribunals in your various places of assignment spring forth and has a binding effect.”
The acting CJN added that the judiciary is passing through difficult times, reason judges should protect the institution of the judiciary by upholding and enhancing the honour and standing of the judiciary.
