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๐๐ฎ๐๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐, ๐๐๐๐ โ President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially sworn in Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng Bol as the new Chief Justice in a ceremony held on Monday at the Presidency.
Dr. Baak takes over the countryโs highest judicial office alongside his newly appointed deputy, Laku Tranquilo Nyombe. The oath of office was administered by Supreme Court Justice Dr. James Alala Deng.
President Kiir described the judiciary as the โfoundation of justice and stability in any nation,โ emphasizing that a credible legal system is central to peace and development.
The President outlined several concerns that have been brought to his attention, including the persistent delay in court proceedings, limited access to justiceโparticularly in rural areasโand weak enforcement of court rulings. He stressed that the judiciary must operate independently and remain free from political interference.
The President also called on the new leadership to embark on comprehensive reforms to clear all delayed and pending cases. He said transparency, accountability, and the timely delivery of justice must define the new era in the judiciary. He also emphasized the importance of moral and ethical training for judges, the timely payment of salaries, and strict measures to root out corruption within the legal system.
In his acceptance speech, Chief Justice Dr. Baak expressed readiness to confront the challenges ahead, starting with the massive backlog of unresolved cases. He appealed to the government for stronger support in addressing longstanding issues in the judiciary.
Officials say the appointments and the Presidentโs firm stance signal a potentially transformative moment for the country’s justice system.
