Body of Benchers forms committee to resolve challenges of conflicting judgments

The chairman of the Body of Benchers (BoB), Rtd Justice Mary Peter-Odili, yesterday, disclosed that a committee has been set up to address the issue of conflicting judgments of courts, which was fast bringing disrepute to the judiciary. Peter-Odili disclosed at the swearing-in ceremony of 4,412 new lawyers in Abuja. The committee according to her comprises high-ranking members of the Nigerian judiciary. Speaking at the occasion, Mrs. Peter-Odili stated that the body was working hard to address incidents of conflicting judgments as the judiciary works hard to regain public trust.