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Constitution Amendment Will Expand Definition Of Judicial Office Says Senator Aniekan Bassey




Senator Aniekan Bassey (SAB) of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District has pushed for the alteration of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to expand definition of judicial office. 


The push was made during plenary of Tuesday through a proposed legislation, titled “A Bill For An Act To Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, CAP. C23, Laws of The Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (As Amended) to Among Other Things Expand the Meaning of Judicial Office As Set Out in Section 318, Part IV to Include the Office of a Magistrate, Chairman Or President of Customary Courts, Qadi of Upper Area Courts, Area Courts, Sharia Courts and for Related Matters.”

 

Speaking with journalists, Senator Bassey said “The Bill seeks to formally recognize and include key judicial roles such as Magistrates, Chairpersons or Presidents of Customary Courts, Qadis of Upper Area Courts, and officials of Area and Sharia Courts. All the legislation wants is to harmonize the constitution with the realities of Nigeria’s multi-faceted legal system.”


“This Bill is a testament to our commitment to recognizing the roles played by all judicial officers, irrespective of the court system they operate in. So, the inclusion of these offices within the constitutional definition will not only elevate their status but also enhance the administration of justice in Nigeria” he explained.


Speaking further, Senator Bassey said “The Bill, which was subsequently referred to the Constitution Review Committee for immediate consideration, is expected to provide a clearer legal framework for judicial appointments, promote professionalism, and strengthen the nation’s justice delivery system.”


Senator Bassey, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development.


Media Unit 

Office of the Senator 

Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District

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