When we get political power, we get so blinded – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned politicians not to get blinded by power as it is normal of them to do so.
He said this during a book presentation/reception that ended week-long activities that marked the retirement of the Bayelsa State Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri. Jonathan advised politicians not to blackmail the judiciary.
He also urged judicial officers to strive to be impartial and courageous in upholding the rule of law, which he noted was significant in the delivery of justice.
“I advise politicians that while in office, let us not try to blackmail the judiciary because it is conservative. When we get political power, we get so blinded. Politicians should know that society is changing.
“Today, we are celebrating our retiring Chief Judge because she has served meritoriously. In 2015, she left Bayelsa for Rivers to perform the swearing-in of the governor thereby averting anarchy. It appears that the judicial arm is more functional than the executive, he said
Some don’t Know this until they left office
I hope those politicians will listen to you and take note
Power is intoxicating but those politicians want everything to be in their custody
Judicial has lots of work to do in this country because they are the one that can reform this country
that is true……..
Yes is true because you already have the experience