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23,870 cases pending in Rivers’ courts

As Gov. Fubara applauds Rivers judiciary for upholding high standards in justice delivery

Chris Nweze by Chris Nweze
October 18, 2024
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A total of 23, 870 cases are pending in various courts in Rivers State.

Chief Judge of the State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi stated this at the Special Court session to mark the beginning of new legal year, 2024/2025 by the state judiciary held at State High Court premises on Thursday.

Justice Amadi, explained that the Rivers State Judiciary now has 51 judges with 45 of them of the State High Court and 6 of the Customary Court, adding that between 30th October, 2023 and 30th September, 2024, a total revenue of N525,322,478.85kobo had been generated.

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The Judiciary, he said, also disposed of 22,725 cases of 31, 886 cases brought forward; with 14,791 cases filed.

At the event, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, urged judicial officers and all legal practitioners to be more dutiful in eliciting citizens’ trust in the ability of the Judiciary to confidently dispense justice according to law.

The Governor maintained that the Judiciary must remain upright, independent, free and fearless, if it must play its role as an important ally in the collective quest for human security and progress of any society.

The Governor said, the Judiciary must always be on the side of the law, no matter the pressure, which is why it is considered as the last hope of the common man.

He insisted: “Under our Constitution, the Executive arm and the Judiciary play different roles as separate and independent arms of

government.

“However, we both share an enormous constitutional responsibility to uphold the rule of law and ensure sustainable peace and security in our State through effective administration of substantive justice to all citizens.

“For us, therefore, the Judiciary remains an important ally in our collective quest for human security and progress as no society will progress without an independent, free and fearless Judiciary. Even democracy will not endure without the Judiciary serving as its guardian angel.”

Governor Fubara noted that the Judiciary in Rivers State has remained a crest of pride for being stable, independent, productively effective, and devoid of controversies often associated with its peers elsewhere.

He lauded magistrates and judicial officers in the State, who have remained faithful to their judicial oath as they discharged their service to the State and contributed immensely to its advancement.

He said, “We also thank all other stakeholders, including the Bar, the Bench, judicial workers and the security agencies for the positive roles they have played in strengthening the Judiciary and advancing the rule of law, judicial independence, and administration of justice in the State.”

Governor Fubara, however, said that it is not yet time to rest on the laurels achieved because there are still areas requiring improvements, stressing that more has to be done to ensure universal access and speedy dispensation of justice, which are fundamental for earning the trust and confidence of all citizens.

He assured that as a government, his administration would remain alive to its constitutional responsibilities to the State’s Judiciary.

Governor Fubara said: “Since assuming office, we have done a lot to honour legal commitments to create a conducive environment for the Judiciary to thrive.

“We have respected and will continue to respect the autonomy and independence of the Judiciary as a separate and co-equal arm of government.

“Materially, we have been doing our best within available resources to enable our magistrates and judges

to securely discharge their duties without fear of intimidation or interference from any person or entity.”

Governor Fubara said his administration had provided new vehicles to enhance the comfort and mobility of magistrates appointed in 2018 by the previous administration.

He also stated that his administration had facilitated the appointment of seven new judges to strengthen the judicial system further and enable the judges to cope with the ever-increasing caseload and demand for justice in the State.

He added, “We are equally determined to finish construction, furnish, and deliver the new High Court complex along Forces Avenue, Old GRA, Port Harcourt before the end of this year.

23,870 cases pending in Rivers' courts“Furthermore, we are working closely with the Chief Judge to renovate and equip all existing courts so that our judges and magistrates can have the comfort and convenience that they deserve to perform their duties.

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“Finally, as you start the new legal year, I wish to reiterate the need to have and sustain the citizens’ trust and confidence in our judicial system, which is possible, if it can guarantee affordable and effective access and speedy resolution of disputes.”

Governor Fubara commended the Chief Judge of Rivers State for his progressive leadership and transformational strides.

He urged him to take the State’s Judiciary, under his watch, to enviable heights as the true last hope of the common man.

Governor Fubara also stated the willingness of his administration to continue to provide legal and material support to advance the basic objective of making the Rivers State Judiciary one of the best and most productive in the country.

Presenting his address, Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Israel Iboroma, SAN, said that within the past year, he personally ensured the vetting of all legal advice to stem incidences of compromise.

He also addressed 65 fliats applications in favour of legal practitioners, signed 337 consent files, resolved 41 cases on mediation, offered 15 pro-bono representations, and attracted over 124 Million as tax to the State Government.

On his part, Chief Onueze Okocha, SAN, who spoke on behalf of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, expressed the hope that the courts in Rivers State will continue to discharge their duties to the best of their abilities to avert unnecessary delays that affect the just, efficient and speedy dispensation of justice.

Speaking on behalf of the eight Branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State, the Port Harcourt Branch Chairman, Mrs Cordelia Eke, blamed legal officers for the deteriorating legal system, emphasizing that their wrong legal opinions, and inability to condemn evil have contributed to making the Judiciary the place for needless battles.

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