The Judiciary has upright people but a few are tarnishing our reputation — CJN, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that the Nigerian Judiciary has a lot of upright, knowledgeable, hardworking and courageous judges, but lamented that there are a few tarnishing this reputation.

The CJN made this known on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at an event in Lagos. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who was the Chairperson of the event, used the opportunity to advice all judges to remember that as “individuals, each person is accountable to his or herself and to God”.

She stressed that public acceptance of the law also hinges on its alignment with fundamental principles, the need for clarity, stability and independence of the judiciary, as well as the fair exercise of authority by law enforcement.