According to him, the judiciary is the foundation of the rule of law in any society.
“If that foundation is threatened in any way, including threat to its independence, there cannot be a viable democracy,” he added.
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Cross Section of the Participants at the Annual Workshop on Court Reportage for Judiciary Correspondents in Nigeria which held in Abuja on Monday, December 5, 2016[/caption]
He stated that for Nigeria’s evolving democracy to be fully entrenched and enduring, the press must partner with the judiciary.
He said: “The press must be in the forefront of educating the public on the workings of our courts and justice delivery system.”
Justice Onnoghen said the judiciary was open to enquires and urged journalists to always cross-check their facts for accurate and balanced reporting.
He said: “While effectively acting as a check on the excesses of the humanity, the judiciary and the press must find common grounds and develop a closer partnership for upholding justice and truth, twin virtues that underpin any successful civilization.”]]>
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