The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has reiterated that the independence of the judiciary would deepen the rule of law and justice in Nigeria.
President of the union, Comrade Marwan Mustapha Adamu, in his New Year massage, said JUSUN in 2023 will redouble her efforts to contributing to deepening the rule of law.
Comrade Marwan stated that Nigerians win when judiciary autonomy is granted to function without encumbrances.
“The independence of the judiciary will contribute to the deepening, consolidation and efficacy of the rule of law and justice administration. Nigeria wins when the judiciary’s autonomy is guaranteed, genuinely, and effectively administered.
“JUSUN commits to redoubling its efforts to make tangible contributions to the deepening of the rule of law in 2023 and beyond.”
On the 2023 general elections, Comrade Adamu warned against any act of thugery and violence, stressing that stakeholders must refrain from comments and actions that would affect the process.
He advised Nigerians who are of voting age, who are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to do so immediately to avoid being disenfranchised.
“JUSUN, as a union, wish to state that government must do all it can to ensure the 2023 general elections is peaceful, credible, free and fair and devoid of thuggery and other forms of violence.
“We are excited about the continuous promise of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the elections are devoid of intimidation, violence and bias.
“We urge Mr President to ensure that practical actions are taken to guarantee these promises’ actualisation.
“Further, JUSUN charges contesting political parties, their flag-bearers and supporters to diligently abide by the provisions of the peace accord they willingly signed last year,” he said.
