Ekiti Situation Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sworn in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye because the performing Leading Pass judgement on of the condition.
Ogunmoye replaces the overdue Leading Pass judgement on, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, who kicked the bucket on 4 November 2024.
The governor, who carried out the swearing-in formalities at a short lived and solemn rite in Ado Ekiti on Monday, affirmed that the origination used to be vital to maintain judicial services and products, stressing that nature abhors a vacuum.
The origination, in keeping with the governor, used to be in line with the powers conferred on him beneath Category 271 (4) of the Charter of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended.
Life congratulating Justice Ogunmoye on his unused place, Oyebanji famous that the condition known as for sober mirrored image in addition to a non-public problem for the performing Leading Pass judgement on.
He suggested him to use his top degree of competence, willpower, parched paintings, and professionalism to additional manufacture the justice sector.
“I have no doubt about your competency and leadership acumen; I, therefore, charge you to lead the judiciary during this moment of transition with humility, brotherly solidarity, and experience.”
“I also want to urge you to reflect deeply on the oath you have just taken, which commits you to discharge your duties to the best of your ability and faithfulness, in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he mentioned.
Oyebanji mirrored at the demise of the previous Leading Pass judgement on, pronouncing, “On 4 November 2024, Ekiti misplaced a unprecedented gem, an excellent gentleman, and an epitome of judicial integrity, Justice Adeyeye, a outstanding Leading Pass judgement on of Ekiti Situation, who died in energetic provider.
“He was a dedicated and respected jurist, who throughout his life dedicated himself to upholding the rule of law and ensuring access to justice. He will always be remembered for his contributions to the development of justice in our dear state. His legacy of honesty, professionalism, and erudition as a judge will never be forgotten.”
In his reaction, the performing Leading Pass judgement on expressed gratitude to the governor for the appointment, pledging to dispense honest and well timed justice for the sustained construction of the condition.
Ogunmoye disclosed that the judiciary had loved most cooperation and assistance beneath the Oyebanji management, in particular for the governor’s loyalty and keenness for the arm of presidency.
The performing Leading Pass judgement on known as for extra collaboration to assistance him proceed the important legacies of his predecessors and safeguard the steered supply of justice.
He additionally solicited the federal government’s assistance to assistance transition the justice machine from analogue to virtual supply and to support the welfare of staff.