# CJN warns judges against political romancing

> Chief Justice urges judges to avoid political ties ahead of 2027 elections.
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- Summary: Chief Justice urges judges to avoid political ties ahead of 2027 elections. Nigeria's Chief Justice warns judges to avoid political associations to maintain…
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- Published: 2026-10-12T17:40:31+00:00
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## CJN warns judges
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun advises judges to avoid political romancing during 2027 elections.
## 2026 legal year opening
CJN gave advice during Supreme Court's 2026 legal year opening in Abuja on Monday, October 12, 2026.
## Judges must stay impartial
Judges should not exhibit conduct that jeopardises absolute impartiality during political disputes.
## Elections create tensions
Elections generate heightened political activity and strong emotions that may lead to significant disputes.
## Judicial calm required
Judges must approach disputes with calmness, detachment and fidelity to law as in all other cases.
## Political scrutiny
Every word and action by judges during electoral periods will be subjected to public scrutiny.
## Avoid political bias
Judges must avoid political association or conduct that creates appearance of partiality.
## Judicial oath boundaries
Judges must remain within the boundaries of their oath and constitution.
## Lawyers' professional duty
Lawyers must exercise professional judgement before commencing proceedings in political disputes.
## Forum shopping risks
Forum shopping can result in conflicting orders and undermine judicial process.
## Judicial delays
Overwhelmed courts by political disputes may delay other cases requiring timely attention.
## Judicial access
Judiciary must remain available to all litigants regardless of case urgency.
## Professional responsibility
Lawyers must protect judicial integrity and orderly functioning of the process.
## Judicial appointments
CJN emphasizes need for public confidence in judicial officer appointment processes.
## Appointment transparency
Recent appointments show structured assessment and public comment opportunities for integrity.
## Public confidence
Appointment processes must avoid becoming trial by publicity or personal attacks.
## Social media restraint
Judges must resist turning professional disagreements into personal attacks on social media.
## Judicial dignity
Dignity of the profession is the collective responsibility of judges and lawyers.
## Supreme Court performance
Supreme Court handled 2,456 matters during 2025/2026 legal year with 411 judgements delivered.
## Case management progress
Court scheduled 1,385 matters for regular sittings with 733 old matters brought forward.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria's Chief Justice warns judges to avoid political associations to maintain impartiality during 2027 elections.