The recent appointment of Justice Amadi, as the new Chief Judge of Rivers State, has continued to generate reactions. A statement sent to Africa Update described the appointment as well deserved. Dr Omenazu Jackson, Chancellor International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights, said: The International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR) has commended the Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) for their insightful approval of appointment of Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi of Rivers Judiciary as the Chief Judge of Rivers State of Nigeria.
We are not surprised because we know the pedigree of the revered Justice S C .Amadi. “The bench is the beacon of hope for all. They hold the compass in which any society rely on for law and order. When they’re encouraged, they hold tenaciously to the rule of law. When distracted the rule of law suffers and agony pervades the land , anarchy looms” We call on all Rivers State people and Nigerians to give Justice S. C Amadi the desired support to enable him judiciously, diligently and creditably discharge his duties well, so as to change the judicial narrative of the State and enrich our jurisprudence for the benefit of humanity.
As his experience and boldness in the bench can be leveraged upon to usher in a society where Justice and Equity reign supreme. We are equally using this medium to advocate strongly that the judiciary should be freed from any form of political interference. It’s difficult for any Judge no matter how strong to withstand the deadly onslaught of a vicious political class without it affecting the justice delivery system, hence the need for absolute judicial independence because it’s the only pillar in which our democracy stands.
We encourage Justice S C. Amadi to always remember that, “When a court of law administer justice to all concerned the people rejoice, it deviates, it seizes to be a court of justice but a bakery of iniquity. The appellation of an officer in the temple of justice ascribed to the bench is lost in the valley of deception. Humanity suffers and all will be losers”
