Okonkwo, a politician and attorney, has urged the judiciary to strictly enforce its moral standards and punish any members who violate them in order to preserve the profession’s sanity.
On Wednesday, Okonkwo made this request during an interview with Arise Television.
He stated that judges should receive training, pointing out that it is necessary for them to be up to date on current knowledge.
“Punishment is necessary once more. Evil practices must recur if you do not stop them. An abomination becomes a culture if it is permitted to persist for up to a year.
It will be challenging for the bench members to preserve their independence and impartiality as we move toward a situation where it is becoming customary for them to freely interact, attend parties, and be so connected to the people of the world.
“Every profession has unique characteristics and ethical standards. In order to discourage others, the bench members must uphold their own moral standards and be prepared to discipline any antisocial behavior among themselves, according to Okonkwo.
