COVID-19: CJN Extends Suspension Of Court Sittings

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad on Monday extended the suspension of court sittings till further notice.

This was contained in a statement personally issued by the CJN on Monday.

The statement said the extension is necessary due to the measures in place to fight COVID-19.

According to the statement, “In view of the fact that the initial two weeks suspension of courts sittings will expire on 7th April 2020, I hereby extend the suspension of court sittings till further notice, given the lockdown measure put in place by federal and some state governments to curb the spread of COVID-19.’’

However, the statement said courts would sit for urgent and time-bound matters.

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It said, “Your lordships are, however, to note that courts are expected to sit particularly to dispense matters that are urgent, essential or time-bound in line with our extant laws,” the CJN, who is also the Chairman of the National Judicial Council, added.

The initial suspension of court sitting took effect on March 24.