FCT Chief Judge, Usman Bello, bows out of service

The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Ishaq Usman Bello, on Tuesday bowed out of service on the attainment of 65 years of age.

This is even as he declared in his speech at a valedictory court session held in his honour that the greatest strength of the judiciary remained the trust, reliance and faith of the people in it.

Bello, who became the FCT CJ on May 28, 2015, said that in a democratic set up like Nigeria’s, the judiciary had to be impartiality.

“I solemnly accept as true the saying that the greatest strength of the judiciary is the trust, reliance and faith of the people in it.

“In several cases, I have seen the court take decisions against the state as well for the achievement of the ends of justice. I know this well because I have delivered some myself,” the retiring CJ said.

According to him, apart the fact that the position of a judge accorded respect on him, such judge ought to assert his judicial freedom and impartiality with a view to protecting the rights of the individual against lawlessness and anything that distorts good order and societal stability.