Courts in cross river shut down over non confirmation of chief judge

A significant development in the judiciary of Cross River State, Nigeria!

According to reports, all courts in Cross River State have been shut down indefinitely due to the non-confirmation of the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Michael Edem.

The shutdown was announced by the state's Chief Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Okpe, who stated that the decision was taken to protest the non-confirmation of Justice Edem by the state government.

The Chief Judge, Justice Edem, has been in acting capacity since 2019, and his confirmation was expected to be done by the state government. However, the government has failed to do so, leading to the impasse.

The shutdown of the courts is expected to affect the administration of justice in the state, as well as the rights of citizens who rely on the courts to resolve disputes and seek justice.

The development is a cause for concern, as it highlights the importance of the confirmation of judicial officers and the need for the state government to take immediate action to resolve the impasse.

It will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds and what steps the state government takes to resolve the issue and restore normalcy to the judiciary in Cross River State.