The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Tuesday administered the oath of office on Mainasara Kogo as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in Abuja, the CJN charged Kogo to place justice above selfish or political considerations.
Kekere-Ekun said, “The office you now occupy demands a person of sound judgment, unshakeable independence, and the moral courage to do what is right, regardless of whose interests may be at stake.”
She noted that cases before the tribunal often involve “high stakes and sensitive issues touching upon the very soul of public trust.”
Justice Kekere-Ekun reminded the new chairman that his ultimate loyalty must remain with the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Constitution, and the cause of justice.
She warned, “The trust placed in you is a trust on behalf of the nation, and it must never be compromised or traded for personal or political reasons.
“You must uphold the law without fear or favour, affection or ill will. Let your actions inspire confidence in the institution you now lead.”
Responding, Kogo expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the appointment and to the judiciary for the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to “uphold the highest standards of justice with courage, fairness and humility,” while working to strengthen institutional integrity within the tribunal.
Kogo added, “My determination is to ensure that justice is not only done but manifestly seen to be done.”
In July, President Tinubu appointed Kogo to succeed Danladi Umar, who had headed the tribunal since 2011.
Umar’s tenure was marred by allegations of corruption and public criticism, especially after a 2021 incident in which he allegedly assaulted a security guard in Abuja. Both the Senate and House of Representatives later passed resolutions calling for his removal.
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