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A judge in the Akwa Ibom State high court, Justice Archibong E. Archibong has allayed the fears harboured by many that the judiciary in Nigeria is corrupt or defective.
Justice Archibong said as an arm of government, the judiciary has in recent times displayed dexterity, competence and restored the hope in many that it is truly the last hope of the common man.
He said the online media recently misquoted him that the judiciary was weak and compromised.
"To the best of my knowledge I have not spoken to any journalists that Nigeria.s judiciary was ineffective. But the true position is that we have been fearless in the discharge of our role, which has strengthened our.
"The people, political parties and groups now have confidence in the judiciary. I think in Africa, our judicial system can be well-spoken of because of the quality and calibre of legal minds that have over the years ensured independence and truth", he said.
However, Archibong who is International president of Brotherhood Lawyers Fellowship, a non-profit making organisation of over 500 members out to nurture young lawyers and provide free legal services, charged lawyers and judges to maintain their integrity and fear God.
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