Governor Ayade Swears In Cross River’s First Female Chief Judge, Justice Akon Bassey Ikpeme
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- February 9, 2021
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The Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has sworn in Justice Akon Bassey Ikpeme as the first substantive Chief Judge of the state in nearly two years, making her the first female chief judge in the state’s history.
The swearing-in of the Chief Judge was held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, the State Capital.
Governor Ayade admonished her to ensure that justice is guaranteed for all who come before her, noting that her swearing-in was an act of divine orchestration.
The Governor added that he was pleased that the long-drawn saga over the appointment of a substantial chief judge had finally come to an end, noting that the independence and stability of the Judiciary will be guaranteed with the emergence of Justice Ikpeme.
Reacting to her confirmation by the legislative arm of Government, Professor Ben Ayade described Justice Ikpeme as the just and most qualified professional for the position, and sort her support for a robust working relationship throughout her term.
The newly sworn-in Chief judge, Justice Ikpeme in her remarks, assured that the judiciary under her watch will collaborate with the other two arms of government to bring about good governance for all citizens irrespective of where and who they are.
