Just in: Disappoint Agents of Disharmony and Doom – Justice Tsoho charges Judges

Chigozie Ikpo, Abuja

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho has charged Justices of the Federal High Court to disappoint agents of disharmony and doom ahead in the discharge of their duties, especially pending Pre-Election matters.

Justice Tsoho who made this call on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 38 Annual Federal High Court Judges’ Conference in Abuja also announced the appointment of New Judges for the Federal High Court.

He said “There has been the appointment of 6 New Judges for the court. We have subsequently commenced and reached an advanced stage in the appointment of 15 additional Judges for the Bench of this court.

“This process will quickly be followed by a further appointment of 9 Judges, subject to the approval of the Honourable, the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

“It is our practice in the Federal High Court from inception for Honourable Judges of the Court to meet annually to appraise the activities of the previous year with a view of finding solutions to identified problems.

“Also, the performance of Judges are evaluated; areas that require improvement identified and erring Judges cautioned. At the end of the conference, the participants rededicate themselves to the core values and mission of the Federal High Court.

“We must therefore ensure that we conclude all the Pre-Election cases and avert a situation where any of the cases will be caught up with time. I want to urge your Lordships to be extremely careful in the handling of these cases.

“These are slippery times, as many politicians are prone to be desperate. We must ensure that we do not get emotional or get dragged into their tussle. Everything possible should be done to disappoint agents of disharmony and doom.

Justice Tsoho expressed his gratitude to the Judges for their dedication to duty, support and solidarity.

He also thanked the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari for his support to the Judiciary also extending same gratitude to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwooala for his support to the court and his prompt response to the needs of court.

The CJN, Ariwoola declared open, the 38th Annual Judges’ conference.