***Tasks panel to decide electoral matters without bias

Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad, has urged chairmen and members of election petition tribunals that would handle cases emanating from the 2019 general elections to be guided by the rule of law and not sentiments.

Muhammad, who made the appeal yesterday at the swearing-in ceremony of 17 chairmen and members of the panel, stated that judicious adjudication of electoral matters goes a long way in determining peace in the country.

The Acting CJN, who was assisted by SEVEN [7] other justices of the Supreme Court to administer the oath of office on the panelists, noted that the task before the panel was an onerous one that would impact heavily on the judiciary and nation such that they could not afford to fail.

His words: “It is the general belief that elections held when the rule of law is fragile, seldom lead to lasting democratic governance. You are enjoined to always strike a balance between justice and rule of law, as you embark on this critical national assignment.

“As you all know, the rule of law delayed is lasting peace denied because justice is a handmaiden of true peace. We need this in Nigeria more than ever before. The trumpet must first sound from the temple of justice; hence we put you forward as champions of this noble cause.

“By virtue of this oath, you are now armed with the power to adjudicate on electoral disputes and take decisions in accordance with your convictions, which must be deeply rooted in law and not sentiments or public opinion.”

Muhammad, therefore, charged them to submit themselves to the sanctity of rule of law and constitutional supremacy in the discharge of their judicial functions, adding that their participation in the tribunals was not by accident but God’s design.

However, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev. Justin Welby, yesterday assured Nigerians of prayers from other countries of the world towards a peaceful and fair election.

https://m.guardian.ng/news/acting-cjn-tasks-panel-to-decide-electoral-matters-without-bias/

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The Acting CJN, who was assisted by seven other justices of the Supreme Court to administer the oath of office on the panelists, noted that the task before the panel was an onerous one that would impact heavily on the judiciary and nation such that they could not afford to fail.

The number of Supreme Court justices that assisted him has increased from one which it was the last time to seven which comprises a full panel of the Supreme Court.

Wailers how far?

Is this guy going to be there permanently or are you guys now waiting for Atiku to remove him?

My advise to these petition chairmen is after election when PDP will decide to challenge the election results at court, they should charge them high, because our aim is to ensure they're bankrupt. We will use their money to celebrate Buhari's victory

I hope those shouting about the suspended CJN can now go and rest....

The acting CJN continue to function without hindrance and doing it well. The judiciary impasse has been settled already and Ononghen is a goner.

Someone, look for Pachukwudi44 AKA Ngwakwe, the bigoted disgraced ex mod, and give him a bear hug. The man needs to be restrained from all lethal objects right now.

Corrinthians:
Someone, look for Pachukwudi44 AKA Ngwakwe, the bigoted disgraced ex mod, and give him a bear hug. The man needs to be restrained from all lethal objects right now.

The young man is on the loose since NJC adjourned their meeting indefinitely the last time thereby shattering all his hopes, permutations and predictions.

Very good development......

Once again, welcome on board Justice Tanko, the no nonsense man!

CLONING IS REAL!
https://www.nairaland.com/mannabbqgrllls

There won't be petition in an election that will be fairly won and lost.

Losing the social media election is BUHARI and there won't be petition.

Losing the polling unit election is ATIKU and there won't be petition.

BUHARI has touch more lives in the villages than all the ex president put together.

BUHARI govt is all about you owing the pond and fishing it for the sales yourself.

Unlike the previous govt that make every one to be sitting at home while food comes from ABUJA (looting) or imported.

The result will be shocking because the poor(wanting Buhari) are more than the Rich for ATIKU.

BUHARI'S RE-ELECTION WOULD SHOCK IGBOS

It seems the Judiciary has failed.

What would be taught to the upcoming ones in school?

Lets still wait and see the resolve of the NJC.

As an ilegally sworn in CJN, Tankos actions should be null and void. That other judges are now falling in line says a lot. Our institutions are weak, and a certain people are above the constitution.

Wailers should now go and rest in Peace

Our Ag CJN is working, I told them they can do nothing about it highest they can do is to rant and wail on social media.


Buhari na your mate.

Corrinthians:
Someone, look for Pachukwudi44 AKA Ngwakwe, the bigoted disgraced ex mod, and give him a bear hug. The man needs to be restrained from all lethal objects right now.

He's hard to see on these threads these days just like you were hard to see after Atiku's parade of US

You didn't forget your threats then or have you?

Some people said they will not recorgnise this man as CJN and I laughed. .

Our acting CJ

This one dey busy swearing election tribunals

Na wetin them assigned to him? Asorock cabals

Acting to Current

BlackAfrican:
Wailers how far?

Is this guy going to be there permanently or are you guys now waiting for Atiku to remove him?

We should thanks buhari and asorock cabal
It is now clear to all and sundry Nigeria no get constitution

Corrosiveman:
BUHARI'S RE-ELECTION WOULD SHOCK IGBOS

Hey tribalist, the election is not about igbos, it's about a better Nigeria

Nigeria is A country where any rubbish goes. Like joke Ooooo this guy don turn CJN.

all his appointments remain null and void

One of the little achievements of Buhari is killing the judiciary.

MrAJQ:
My advise to these petition chairmen is after election when PDP will decide to challenge the election results at court, they should charge them high, because our aim is to ensure they're bankrupt. We will use their money to celebrate Buhari's victory

You see your life.... PDP decide to challenge the election" that is, pdp is already defeated and I can see Atiku and Athiefkulating-OBItuary crew wailing and crying for his defeat.

Shout Next level ! That's my new name

pachukwudi searching for how to remove justice Tanko and reinstate just thief Bureau de change

Buhari your plan will never work!

MANNABBQGRlLLS:
Good. Vote and defend your votes.

Vote PDP
Vote Atiku

Vote Moghalu if you are sensible.