Justice Olukayode Ariwoola officially retired as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Thursday, August 22, 2024, marking the end of his distinguished judicial career.
During a valedictory session held in his honour at the Supreme Court in Abuja, Justice Ariwoola highlighted the pressing need for reforms to reduce the overwhelming burden on the apex court.
In his address, Justice Ariwoola emphasized that the Supreme Court is inundated with cases that should have been resolved at the appellate court level, thereby contributing to significant delays in the judicial process. He pointed out that the right to a fair hearing is compromised when litigants and lawyers have to wait several years for their cases to be adjudicated.
Justice Ariwoola called for the appointment of more judicial officers to ensure timely adjudication of cases and stressed the importance of implementing measures to streamline the number of cases reaching the Supreme Court.
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