Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has issued a stern warning to judges and lawyers regarding the dangers of compromised judgments and conflicting rulings.
His remarks come in response to recent legal discrepancies that nearly disrupted the local government elections in the state.
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During his address at the opening of the 2024/2025 Legal Year and re-dedication service at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s in Port Harcourt, Fubara emphasized that the judiciary should remain a sanctified institution of justice, serving the interests of the public rather than external influences.
He stated, “Some of you say you are legal luminaries. You know the truth, but you will go on air just to pacify your paymasters to turn the law upside down.”
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Fubara stressed the importance of the state high court’s jurisdiction over governance matters, asserting that any legal proceedings related to local governance should be treated as state issues, irrespective of the parties involved.
He urged judges to uphold integrity, stating, “I am not a lawyer, but I know that if you are doing the right thing, God will judge you.”
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This warning highlights the governor’s commitment to ensuring that the judiciary maintains its role as an impartial arbiter in the face of political pressures.
