A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Asiwaju Aegboyega Awomolo, has said the rule of law in the country is facing a lot of challenges as the decisions of the courts no longer inspire confidence.
Awomolo said there was an urgent need for stakeholders to win back public trust and confidence.
He said this in his acceptance speech after his inauguration as the new chairman, body of benchers, last week Thursday, with past chairmen, body of benchers, life benchers as well as Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola Idowu, either physically present or virtually.
The silk took over from Justice Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili (JSC) after a one-year stint.
Addressing the gathering, Awolomo said: “I see today’s ceremony as symbolic and an opportunity of a new call to service. I am not taking your love and goodwill for granted but I sincerely solicit your prayers and support for the next 12 months.
“One must be honest to admit that the current public image of the Bar and Bench in this country is not at the height that it ought to be. Members of the public no longer trust the Bench and the Bar for justice. Decisions of courts no longer inspire confidence and trust.”
