US EditionNigeria: Supreme Court Speaks On Justice Agim's Attendance of Unical Event Attended By Wike
- The Supreme Court denied claims that Justice Emmanuel Agim attended the University of Calabar's convocation with Minister Nyesom Wike on March 22, clarifying that Agim's participation was independent and not tied to any government official involvement.
- Festus Akande, the Supreme Court’s Director of Information, confirmed that Justice Agim was honored with an honorary doctorate in law for his contributions to the legal profession.
- The Supreme Court emphasized that Justice Agim's attendance was approved and independent, urging the media to verify information before dissemination to avoid misinformation.
- The statement highlighted that claims linking Agim's attendance to political affiliations undermine judicial independence, which is vital for democracy.
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Supreme Court reacts to claim that justice accompanied Wike to UNICAL's convocation
The Supreme Court clarified that Mr Agim attended the convocation as an honouree and an alumnus of the University of Calabar. The post Supreme Court reacts to claim that justice accompanied Wike to UNICAL’s convocation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
S’Court judge didn’t accompany Wike to UNICAL convocation – Director
The Supreme Court, on Monday, countered claims that one of its Justices, Justice Emmanuel Agim, accompanied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to the University of Calabar’s convocation. The Director of Information and Public Relations at the apex court, Akande Festus, clarified that Justice Agim attended the convocation as an esteemed honoree
Controversy as Wike, s’court judge who read verdict on Rivers crisis attend UNICAL event
The presence of Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), and Emmanuel Agim, a judge of the supreme court, at the convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has stirred controversy. On Saturday, UNICAL held its 50th anniversary and 37th convocation ceremony. Pictures from the event that appeared on social media show Wike sitting in the front row alongside Agim and Ekaette Akpabio, wife of Senate President…
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