With the
ongoing clampdown on judges for alleged corrupt practices, have we really demystified
the open and secret powers of the members of the judiciary?
Judges and
justices are court officials who make the final decision in every case that is
brought to a court of law. Depending on the jurisdiction, they can sit on the
bench (Justices) anywhere between six to eight years. Judges and justices must
retire at least by the age of 70.
Justices are
found on a state’s Appeals Court and Supreme Court. A higher court justice can
either be elected or appointed.
So, has the Supreme
Court Justices and Federal Judges been demystified by DSS and EFCC?
First, what
is demystification?
Demystification
is defined as the removal of mystery, suspense or confusion surrounding a
subject. When an unexplained and mysterious vision is suddenly explained, this
is an example of demystification.
These third arms
of many democratic system of government have enjoyed undeserved privileges by
virtue of their position in the society, unfortunately, the authority and power
vested with them has really been abused, misused and unjustly applied.
Current Justices of the Supreme Court
of Nigeria
1 Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed GCON
2 Hon. Justice W.S. Nkanu Onnoghen CFR
3 Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad
CFR
4 Hon. Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour CFR
5 Hon. Justice Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta
CFR
6 Hon. Justice Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili
CFR
7 Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola
8 Hon. Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad
9 Hon. Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi
10 Hon. Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs OFR
11 Hon. Justice Kudirat M.O Kekere-Ekun
12 Hon. Justice John Inyang Okoro
13 Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze
14 Hon. Justice Amiru Sanusi OFR
What is your
take on this matter?
