Commend her pledge to redeem the battered image of the judiciary 

By Jimitota Onoyume 

Ex-warlords of the defunct  Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND and leaders of the Movement for Actualization of Dreams of Niger Deltans, MADND have congratulated Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on her assumption of office as the substantive  Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. 

 In a statement by Josiah Oyakonghan aka Commander Oyimi 1 ,  the ex-militant warlords said they were excited with her pledge to redeem the image of the judiciary, adding that her resolve will rekindle renewed trust in the judiciary as the last hope of oppressed minorities and the common man.

“We the leadership of the Movement for Actualization of the Dreams of Niger Deltans who were former warlords of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND heartily convey our warmest congratulations to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, as she assumes office as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria.

“We specifically commend her remarks, as she pledged to redeem the judiciary’s bartered image, on Monday at the commencement of the 2024/2025 new legal year of the apex court; whilst, swearing in 87 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). 

“As citizens of Nigeria who are advocating for the economic emancipation of the minority Ijaw people, we are compelled to make this statement as the judiciary which was once the bastion of hope to the common man, is now an enemy to justice and the common man, working in tandem with some influential politicians whose aim is to continuously promote electoral frauds,  malpractices and embezzlement of public funds at the detriment of public good.

“Our new CJN, therefore, has it as a moral duty for justice, dignity and orderliness to be upheld; while, also cautioning her to be careful with the praise-singing politicians, whom by all standards with their public records of good governance and credible election, have been questionable and depressing. 

“Nigerians can only enjoy a new ray of hope if as the new CJN, you stand firm and defend democratic principles, which will indeed portray Nigeria’s image positively to the international community. 

“We are keenly watching, and we hope and pray you succeed!”