The governor announced the nomination of Justice ENEBELI as the next chairman of RSIEC during a State banquet held in Government House, Port Harcourt in honour of the renowned jurist who has just retired from the State judiciary.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, governor Wike explained that the nomination of Justice Enebeli to head the State electoral umpire is in appreciation of his immense contribution to the development of the justice system in the State.
The Rivers State governor described Justice Enebeli as a courageous and hardworking jurist, who devoted 31 years of his life to the advancement of the justice system in the State.
Governor Wike noted that the volume of judgements delivered by Justice Enebeli in the last quarter preceding his retirement on Friday, is a demonstration of his untiring commitment to the service of the State.
The Governor also noted that despite being a judge in the State judiciary, Justice Enebeli demonstrated his impartiality by recently delivering over one billion naira judgement against the Rivers State government.
In his remarks, Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, observed that contrary to sentiments expressed that judges in Rivers State are rubber stamp of government, Justice Enebeli churned out four judgements against the state government to the amazement of all, and commended Governor WIKE for recognizing excellence in service.
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