The Imo State governor,
Owelle Rochas Okorocha has advocated the need for the Judiciary to work in
synergy with Executive and Legislative arms of government to ensure peace and
progress in the state. He made this call at the Thanksgiving service marking
the 2015/2016 legal year in the state held at the Assumpta Cathedral Owerri at the weekend.
Speaking at the
occasion, Governor Okorocha said that the principle of separation of power does
not preach undue rivalry among the three arms of government, rather the three
arms should work in synergy for the overall benefit of the society and the
citizenry especially in a critical time like the one Nigeria is going through
now.
He regretted that over
ninety percent of the country’s resources are usually being spent on political
office holders and the VIPs in both the private and public sectors, while the
remaining 10 percent could be said to have got anything to do with the common
man on the street.
Said he; “all professionals
including lawyers must come together for the common good of the masses which is
the essence of governance. That is why I said though there is
separation of powers in governance but the need to come together in matters
relating to the common man must take priority.”
In his speech, the Chief
Judge of Imo state, Hon. Justice Paschal Nnadi said the Judiciary should
continue to be seen as the last hope of the common man, adding that as the
Chief Judge of Imo state, he would leave no stones unturned to ensure that
Judicial officers live above board, and respect the letters of their oaths of
office.
He also explained that
his tenure as the Chief Justice of the state would also continue to witness
quick dispensation of Justice and quick disposal of cases to ensure that
Justice is not delayed at all.
Also speaking, the
presiding Bishop, Rt. Rev. Solomon Amatu, Catholic Bishop of Okigwe Diocese
asked Judges and lawyers to use their profession and responsibilities to the
glory of God by ensuring Justice in carrying out their duties.
The Catholic Bishop of
Owerri Diocese, Arch Bishop Anthony Obinna was represented at the occasion by Rev.
Father Innocent Osuagwu
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