Mary Odili, a retired justice of the Supreme Court, has issued a warning to politicians who lost the elections of 2023 against using the court as bargaining chips and stirring the populace against judges.
The former governor of Rivers State’s wife also urged everyone to act responsibly and with perspective and discouraged the use of speculative theories that can escalate tensions.
She made this statement over the weekend at a colloquium in Abuja honouring Joe-Kyari Gadzama’s 25th year as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
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Justice Odili highlighted the anxiety surrounding the elections in 2023, noting that some people and organisations appeared to be trying to sow discord and hatred.
While acknowledging that grieving is normal, she emphasised that actions endangering national security cannot be excused since the resulting turmoil would spare no one.
Instead, Justice Odili argued for using electoral tribunals and the courts to settle issues because elections are only held sometimes and once conflicts are settled, the courts may resume their regular operations.
The esteemed Justice stressed the necessity for legal professionals to act properly during this controversial time and to foster stability amid political tensions.
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