By Iyke Odoemelam
The Judiciary is one, out of the three arms of government. It is seen as the third organ of government and has been vested with the responsibility of interpreting and applying the laws to all cases, as well as settling disputes in the court of law.It is a common and acceptable fact that the judiciary as the third arm of government is the last hope of the common man. Unfortunately but truthfully, a few months back, the Abia State Judiciary was mired in unnecessary and avoidable controversy and brigandage so much so that the expectations of its workers in the judiciary, principal officers of the Abia State Government and those who had invested their hope of getting justice from the judiciary were somewhat dashed. Added to these frustrating situations was the fact that facilities in that arm of government were allowed to deteriorate; thus it became a place where it is inconvenient to work in. Some high and magistrate court buildings were decrepit and lacking in facilities. Most judges and magistrates and their staff were working most times under difficult condition especially when it rained.
Funds were immediately deployed to that effect but the unnecessary controversy which characterized the judiciary made the effective implementation of the reform in the judiciary initiated by the Dr Okezie Ikpeazu almost impossible to accomplish.
Speaking to journalists in the State High Court’s Conference Room recently, the Chief Registrar, Chief Benson Anya said that the State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu “is hungry and still has the desire to… Read more.