Justice Ayo Salami - a Landmark Protest.

JUSTICE Isa Ayo Salami, President Court of Appeal, through his loud rejection of a proposed elevation to the Supreme Court, a suit against the action, and allegations against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, made a landmark.

Salami prefers to remain in the "Court of Appeal to continue to give service to the nation to the best of my ability". In a February 4 letter, he warned Katsina_Alu not to create a "dangerous precedent which may give rise to chained reactions". Actions followed in quick succession, including efforts to reconcile the duo, as if the matter is private.

The entire affair is ridiculous, especially as it is obvious the public …