Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former minister of education, claimed that “all eyes, both at home and abroad, are now on the Nigerian Judiciary.”

Ezekwesili requested help from God in a tweet on Monday, pleading with the five justices to act with “utmost integrity” and uphold the law at all costs.

In addition, she prayed that the Lord’s fear would rest upon them, causing them to exercise caution when passing judgement.

Her statement was made shortly after the presidential election petition tribunal hearings in Abuja started on Monday.

Citing a biblical passage from 2 Chronicles 19:5-7, the former minister told the justices to consider what they are doing because ”they do not judge for man but for the Lord”, who they will render judgment.

“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.