Following the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, NJC, and
the approval of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor Nyesom
Wike, yesterday, swore in Justice Adama Iyayi-Lamikanra as the
substantive Chief Judge of the state.
Governor Wike advised the judiciary not to be influenced by the
antics of politicians, saying that they must uphold the rule of law at
all times.
Performing the swearing-in of Justice Iyayi-Lamikanra, who is an
indigene of Edo State, Governor Wike charged judges of Rivers State
Judiciary to be courageous in their dispensation of justice in line with
the tenets of the law.
The governor assured the judiciary that he will continue to support
the arm of government to dutifully serve the people of Rivers State.
He noted that he worked towards the emergence of the substantive
Chief Judge on the premise of laid down precedents and traditions,
despite the petitions by some persons against Justice Iyayi-Lamikanra on
the basis that she is not an indigene of the state.
Governor Wike said: “Judges should not allow politicians to manipulate them to cause crisis in the judiciary. “
The governor said that he had sworn to oath of office to always do what is right.
He said: “They claimed that this administration does not allow
non-indigenes to breathe. They said if we are voted in, we will chase
non-indigenes away. But I believe in the laid precedent and the
promotion of the best practices in governance.”
Governor Wike said those opposed to the emergence of Justice
Iyayi-Lamikanra on the premise that she is not an indigene of Rivers
State, must realise that she was appointed Magistrate and Judge in the
state without anyone raising questions on her state of origin.
Responding, the newly sworn in Substantive Chief Judge of Rivers
State, Justice Iyayi-Lamikanra assured the people of Rivers State that
she would dispense justice in line with the law.
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