Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former minister of education, claimed that “all eyes, both at home and abroad, are now on the Nigerian Judiciary.”
Ezekwesili requested aid from God in a tweet on Monday, pleading with the five judges to act with “utmost integrity” and preserve the law at all costs.
In addition, she prayed that the Lord’s dread might rest upon them, causing them to exercise caution while passing judgment.
Her comment was made shortly after the presidential election petition tribunal hearings in Abuja started on Monday.
The former pastor warned the judges to think carefully about their actions since “they do not judge for man but for the Lord,” who will be the one to pass judgment, citing 2 Chronicles 19:5-7 in the Bible.
“All eyes – at home and abroad- are now on the Nigerian Judiciary.
“May the Lord help those our five justices to act with the utmost integrity and uphold the Rule of Law at all cost, thereby advancing Judicial Independence in our Democracy. Amen!
“He said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the Lord who is with you when you render judgment. Now then let the fear of the Lord be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the Lord our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe. 2 Chronicles 19:5-7.
“A Word of Wisdom for the #PresidentialElectionTribunal,” she wrote.
