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| Prof. Ben Ayade |
the Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, on Tuesday
swore in Justice Michael Edem as the acting Chief Judge of the state.
A statement on Tuesday said the swearing-in took place at
the Cross River State Executive Chambers in Calabar.
Justice Edem’s swearing as acting Chief Judge followed the
recent death of Justice Okoi Ikpi Itam, who was the substantive Chief Judge of
Cross River State.
Ayade said Justice Edem’s swearing-in as acting Chief Judge
was consistent with Section 271(4) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
The governor described the acting CJ as a man “who by his
looks alone inspires confidence that Cross River State is already getting set
for growth.”
“We are witnessing the ascension into power of a man with
energy, great understanding of literature and poetry of life, an impartial
judge,” Ayade said.
The governor enjoined Justice Edem to be guided by his declaration and oath of office that
“he will not allow his personal interest to influence his official decisions or
actions that will not be in the interest of the common man.”
Responding, the newly sworn-in acting Chief Judge pledged to
immediately set to work, adding that he would apply speed in the discharge of
his new responsibilities.
“I am not new to the confidence reposed in me and I am
undaunted because I think with due respect to modesty, I can always do it and
do it well,” Justice Edem said.
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