Tinubu, Others pledge Dedication to Judicial Reforms At Ariwoola’s Ebook Launch

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mentioned that his administration is dedicated to rule of legislation and the independence of the nation’s judiciary.

The President, at a guide launch in Abuja, in honour of the instant previous Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, mentioned legislative efforts are being made to help structural reforms and expedite entry to justice for all Nigerians.

The guide, co-authored by Dr Charles Mekwunye (SAN) and the Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Nigerian Weekly Legislation Experiences (NWLR), Ayo Olanrewaju, offers a complete exploration of Justice Ariwoola’s years of service in Nigeria’s appellate courts and highlights his vital contributions to the event of the nation’s jurisprudence.

Representing the President, the Lawyer-Normal of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, applauded the Chief Justice’s unwavering dedication to nation buiding stating that Justice Ariwoola (rted.) seen his position not simply as an appointment however as a name to nationwide service.

He famous that lots of the jurist’s judgments proceed to resonate throughout the authorized panorama, significantly in high-profile constitutional and contract disputes. Fagbemi then highlighted the federal government’s ongoing dedication to judicial independence.

Additionally talking on the occasion, the chairman of the event, former President of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, mirrored on the significance of management, accountability, and preserving an enduring legacy.

He emphasised that the guide paperwork Justice Ariwoola’s authorized contributions and serves as a vital image of institutional reminiscence, providing perception into choices which have formed Nigeria’s constitutional, electoral, and administrative legislation.

The guide, reviewed by Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye SAN, was praised for its richness and depth. “One can say with the advantage of hindsight and the supporting proof and testimony contained on this guide that inside this sobering reflection,” he acknowledged.

Talking in the course of the launch, the Co-author, Mekwunye, defined that the guide critically examines Justice Ariwoola’s judgments, shedding gentle on his judicial philosophy and affect, this shedding lights on who Justice Ariwoola is thru his judicial actions.

He emphasised that Justice Ariwoola, recognized for his adherence to authorized precedent, by no means delivered a dissenting judgment all through his profession but superior authorized ideas via his consensus opinions.

Including his voice to the decision for reform, Dr. Mekuenye harassed the pressing want for the Federal Authorities to handle the plight of detainees languishing in correctional amenities for years with out trial.

He decried the disturbing actuality of people remaining incarcerated for as much as 9 years with out being formally charged or granted bail, describing it as a breach of basic human rights and a stain on the justice system.

The senior lawyer emphasised that true judicial reform should embody well timed and equitable entry to justice for all, particularly essentially the most susceptible.

“The federal government should look into the unjust and extended detention of prisoners who haven’t been introduced earlier than a courtroom for a good listening to,” he mentioned.“

The previous Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, expressed deep gratitude for the popularity and reaffirmed his perception within the judiciary’s sanctity because the frequent man’s final hope.

In his temporary remarks, he underscored the crucial position of judicial officers in upholding the rule of legislation. He reminded younger authorized practitioners to stay steadfast in integrity, self-discipline, and repair.

He mentioned that justice shouldn’t solely be carried out however have to be seen to be carried out in each courtroom throughout the nation.