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Professor Urges Judiciary to Maintain Dignity Amid Election Proceedings

A professor of strategic management and human capital development, Okey Ikechukwu, emphasised the importance of the judiciary conducting its...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief June 13, 2023
Updated June 13, 2023 at 5:20 AM
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Professor Urges Judiciary to Maintain Dignity Amid Election Proceedings
A professor of strategic management and human capital development, Okey Ikechukwu, emphasised the importance of the judiciary conducting itself with dignity during the ongoing proceedings at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. 

Speaking during a special coverage for Democracy Day on Channels Television, Ikechukwu stated that when individuals participate in an election, they accept the rules of the contest. He highlighted the judicial process as a crucial component of the democratic enterprise and explained that after elections, if a participant finds the results unsatisfactory, they can resort to the law. Ikechukwu emphasized that it is not appropriate to rush the judicial process or demand quick resolutions, as the existing law stipulates specific timeframes for tribunal proceedings and subsequent appeals to the Supreme Court.

The professor emphasised the need for the judiciary to maintain its dignity and fulfill its statutory role as an arm of government. He acknowledged that aggrieved parties have the right to express their opinions and expectations regarding the judiciary's handling of election-related cases. Ikechukwu clarified that such opinions, even if outside the judicial system, should not be seen as undue pressure. Drawing an analogy, he likened the situation to being in a hospital for surgery, where concerned family members express their desires for the doctor's actions, which do not affect the medical diagnosis itself.

In essence, Ikechukwu underscored the judiciary's duty to uphold its constitutional responsibilities, ensuring a fair and unbiased adjudication process. He acknowledged the existence of opinions, concerns, and sometimes exaggerated reactions to the ongoing election-related cases but urged the judiciary to remain steadfast in conducting its affairs with dignity.

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