The first female Chief Judge in Rivers emerged -Daisy Okocha

The  swearing-in of the first female chief judge commenced yesterday in Rivers. Justice Daisy Okocha has finally been sworn in as substantive Chief Judge of Rivers State after serving in acting capacity twice in this administration.

The ceremony that was performed at Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Nyesom Wike described her emergence as victory for the rule of law, adding that he acted in line with the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, NJC, which was ratified by the Court of Appeal.

“The system will collapse if we refuse to respect the judicial system of succession as laid out. My administration will never do anything that will threaten the rule of law. We will always uphold the customs and traditions of the judiciary. We will never break down the laid down procedure.

“We will never run contrary to our avowed commitment to respect the independence of the Judiciary at all times,” he said.

He  urged the new Chief Judge to uphold the constitution and give other members of the bench opportunity to contribute to decisions.

Source/credit: Vanguard