CJ Commends Judges For Not Interfacing In Anambra Governorship Election

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, has praised his fellow judges for not getting themselves involved in the political tension associated with the Anambra Governorship Election held on November 6.

The election which was won by Chukwuma Soludo witnessed pockets of violent attacks in different parts of the state, especially prior to the D-day of the poll.

Speaking at the 37th Annual FHC Judges Conference at the Abuja Headquaters on Friday, the CJ observed that the atmosphere in the state was tensed but was glad that Federal High Court judges did not issue judgments or rulings to influence the election one way or the other.

He said, “I am indeed happy that no action emanated from this court to truncate or interfere with the Anambra State Governorship Election, which situation was charged and seemed like dry gun powder waiting to be ignited.

“Any action taken by the court in one way or the other, would have caused a spontaneous reaction by the players in the field, anxiously looking for an excuse and who to blame.

“The Anambra elections as well as the Ondo and Edo elections have come and gone and there was no complaint against this Court.”

Tsoho further appreciated the judges for avoiding the saga of issuing wrong Ex-parte orders with respect to the recent raid of the official residence of Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili, as well as the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party.

He advised them to continue to maintain the good image of the court.