Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has said the independence of the judiciary cannot be compromised.
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He spoke yesterday at the Bayelsa State Judiciary 2021/22 Legal Year Thanksgiving Service held at Greater Evangelism World Crusade, Opolo, Yenagoa.
The event was attended by Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Chief Judge Justice Kate Abiri, chief judges from other Southsouth states, Secretary to the State Government Dr. Benson Konbowei and top government functionaries.
The governor said: “There is hope in our judiciary; let us be partakers in developing our judiciary that can stand tall among others in Nigeria. Let us join hands with others in the judiciary and other judges and administrators to ensure that our judiciary remains impartial. Our judiciary has what it takes to continue to dispense justice.
“This is why I believe in the independence of the judiciary. The autonomy of the judiciary cannot be compromised.”
“I have told the chief judge that I don’t want to see her carrying files to my office, and this implies that at all times, we will release what is constitutionally due to the judiciary, for them to manage the judiciary.
“Let me on behalf of the government and the good people of Bayelsa State send our goodwill message to the chief judge, the judiciary, using you and the judiciary to continue to keep the peace in Bayelsa State and to ensure that there is justice in Bayelsa.”
Diri said the judiciary in Bayelsa has come of age, noting that 25 years is no longer a child, but an adult and that 25 years means so much for the people of the state.
He added: “We like to urge you to continue in the best services that you have rendered to the state during these 25 years.
“We pray that God will continue to grant you the grace as you continue to render this invaluable service, as you commune only between yourselves and God to give justice to all manner of people in Bayelsa State and beyond.”
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