Onnoghen was reacting to recent developments that saw government agencies losing corruption-related cases in court and the allegations of judicial gang-up. The CJN warned that Nigerians who are judging the judiciary are at the risking of becoming prejudice. He said, “I have told you that if you are not satisfied, the system is fashioned and designed in such a way that if you lose in the magistrate court and you are not satisfied; because someone must win and another must lose; so the loser has the chance of testing the decision on appeal. “When it comes to the judiciary, don’t be judgmental. When you are judgmental, you become prejudice.” When asked to respond specifically to the allegation of judicial gang-up against corruption fight, Onnoghen said, “I am not going to speculate. I am a lawyer and judicial officer. I operate on facts and the law. So, I can’t answer that question because I am not on everybody’s mind. “You are free to think whatever you want to think but I think you should be guided by facts and the law when it comes to judicial performance or discharge of judicial responsibilities.” The CJN said there was no truth in the claim that the corruption war is losing steam. He said if there was steam, it would not have been without the participation of the judiciary, hence, if there is losing of steam, it should not be related only to the judiciary. He said while there are more than one party to an issue, the judicial system is fashioned in such a way that there must be winners and losers. He said since losers have the chance of appealing to the highest court, it is wrong to say that because the government or any agency has lost a case in the high court, the fight is losing steam. He said every system under a constitutional arrangement operated under the rule of law must have checks and balances to protect everyone. The CJN, however, said although the issue of corruption fight did not come up during his discussion with the President, he was committed to the fight. “Personally, I am committed to that fight and it remains so. I remain resolute in that commitment,” he said. On the purpose of his visit, Onnoghen said he was at the Presidential Villa to welcome Buhari back home. He said he had not had the opportunity of visiting the President since he returned from his medical vacation because of his International engagements. He said he was at different times attending All Commonwealth Law Conference in Australia and the African Chief Justices Conference in Katum where they met to fashion out a way forward for African judiciary particularly the establishment of African Court of Justice. “So, I came back last week Wednesday. Fortunately, today (Tuesday) happens to be the day I have the opportunity to see Mr. President and welcome him back home and then also thank him for the confidence repose in me to head the judiciary of this great nation. And as I have always said, I am committed to that job and to the good of this nation under the rule of law,” he added.]]>