Leave legacy, former Chief Justice tells new judges
Former Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman presents during a training of newly justices at the Institute of Judicial Administration in Lushoto. PHOTO | COURTESY
What you need to know:
- Six new justices were recently sworn in for the Court of Appeal and went through a five-day induction at the Institute of Judicial Administration (IJA) in Lushoto, Tanga region
Lushoto. Former Chief Justice, Mohamed Chande Othman, has asked the newly appointed justices of appeal to meet public expectations as he coached them on the new roles.
Six new justices were recently sworn in for the Court of Appeal and went through a five-day induction at the Institute of Judicial Administration (IJA) in Lushoto, Tanga region.
Mr Othman delivered presentations during the training which aimed at preparing the justices for the job in the highest level of court in Tanzania.
He said the general public expect much performance from the justices considering the fact that the court is one of the last resorts in the administration of justice.
“Many people in the country have higher expectations from you. You have to abide by professionalism, and integrity in exercising your duty,” said Mr Othman, adding that there is task ahead for the justices.
“You have imperative obligation to execute the task with professionalism and higher performance,” he said.
He also asked the justices to make sure they leave legacy to the Court of Appeal when delivering their services.
“I mean legacy in many dimensions,” he said, citing an example of the late retired justice Lewis Makame who used to write his judgment in poetic form. Makame studied English and literature subjects at University of Makerere.
On another touch, Mr Othman stressed collaboration and team work among the justices in order to have desired results and simplicity of their workload.
“We need to work together. Every one of you has been elevated to this position because of your merit and prowess. We should not compete but chart out the same course for the betterment of the Court of Appeal,” said Mr Othman.
The six justices were appointed and sworn in by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in May. In his votes of thanks, one of the participants of the induction, Justice Sam Rumanyika, hinted that the presentations prepared them well to cope with the challenges ahead in their new positions.
The new Justices who underwent the induction courses include Sam Rumanyika, Zainab Muruke, Leila Mgonya, Amour Said Khamis, Dr Benhajj Shaaban Masoud, Gerson Mdemu and Agnes Mgeyekwa.
