The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on judges to show more commitment in the administration of justice.He spoke during the swearing-in of Judges of Rivers State High Court and Customary Court of Appeal at the state’s Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday and was contained in a statement signed and forwarded to DAILY POST by his Media Aide, Simeon Nwakaudu.
“This country can be better if the Judiciary plays its role. The Judiciary is the most powerful. When the Executive is wrong, the Judiciary is there to correct it. Anything done by the Executive can be upturned by the Judiciary if they are firm”, he said.“I vied to be Governor of Rivers State and there are challenges. You opted to be a judge, there are challenges. You should be mentally and psychologically prepared to face the challenges.
Wike further charged judges of the Rivers State Judiciary to be focused and not be distracted by other responsibilities.He urged such judges to choose between the Traditional Institution and the Judiciary.