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BREAKING: Adeleke Bows To Pressure, Takes Fresh Action On Appointment Of Acting Chief Judge
BREAKING: Adeleke Bows To Pressure, Takes Fresh Action On Appointment Of Acting Chief Judge
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reversed the decision to appoint Justice Olayinka David Afolabi as the acting Chief Judge of the state following the removal of Chief Judge Justice Adepele Ojo.
Controversy arose after the State House of Assembly ordered Justice Ojo to step aside due to allegations of gross misconduct.
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Governor Adeleke initially appointed Justice Olayinka as the acting Chief Judge, a move that faced opposition from the Nigerian Bar Association and judiciary stakeholders.
In a statement released on Sunday, Adeleke, through his Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, indicated that he has forwarded the resolution and recommendation of the House of Assembly to the Chief Justice of the Federation for decision and action.
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“Governor Adeleke has only duly notified the Chief Justice of the Federation as the Chairman of the National Judicial Council (NJC) in writing about the resolutions of the House of Assembly following a series of petitions made against the sitting Chief Judge of Osun State,” the statement read.
“In the communication, Mr Governor intimated the CJN of the recommendation of the House that the Chief Judge should step aside and include his own submission for an acting appointment to fill the vacuum while the NJC reviews and decides on the petition.
“To that end, the Governor in the same letter recommended to the CJN, the appointment of the most senior judicial officer, Hon. Justice Olayinka David Afolabi for thorough consideration and further processing by the same NJC through the CJN.”
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