Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has insisted that he is focusing on respecting and upholding the independence of the State Judiciary.
Gov Emeka, who said this when he swore-in nine new Judges in Owerri, also promised the people that his government would ensure they stick to the rule of law in whatever they do.
He added that the 3 arms of government must coexist as separate organs of government independently for a smooth running of the affairs in Imo State.
His words, “It is not in doubt that the twin factors of Independence of the Judiciary and full observance of the rule of law, are the panacea for good governance. This administration will observe and respect all of them”,
“the three arms of government must coexist as separate organs of government independently, but collaboratively,”
“We have reconstituted the Judicial Service Commission. We have started the renovation of the Judges Quarters. We have also ensured payment of salaries and allowances of Judges as at when due and provided official guards for them”,
“The NJC approved nine Judges for Imo State, which is the highest, trailed by Rivers State, which got approval for four Judges. This is a testimony of our unwavering resolve to entrenching the tenets of rule of law in our State, which can be achieved with an efficient and formidable judiciary.”