A pressure group in Anambra State, Progressive Anambra Youths (PAY), yesterday, passed a vote of confidence on judges of the National Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Awka for the prudent and transparent manner it is handling the election petition matters.
Despite the absence of the Judiciary workers in the state who began an indefinite strike over non-payment of consolidated judiciary salary structure by the state government since September 7, 2015, the youth body said they were impressed by the tribunal proceedings so far.
The youths, who marched from Okpuno through the State NUJ press centre to the popular Aroma junction, later ended up at the gate of the Judiciary complex with banner of various inscriptions such as: “Judges don’t compromise your integrity”, We are satisfied with what you are doing so far, “Remember that you are the hope of the common man”,” Upturn stolen mandates” among others.
Speaking at the judiciary complex, the National president of PAY, Comrade Okafor Nonso-Smart said they have observed court proceedings for some times now and discovered that the National Assembly election tribunal judges handling the election matters in the state are fair and transparent and deserve the people’s encouragement to do more
“The judges have shown element of fairness and transparency in dispensing justice, irrespective of the parties or individuals involved in the election.
“So, our interest is that we participated actively in the election and will be glad to see justice prevail without prejudice. We want to let them know that they have been fair so far. If they know that people appreciate the fact that they are fair, they will do more. We are not in support of any party or candidate but interested in fairness” he stated.