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Ondo Acting CJ, Akeredolu Solicit Support Of Workforce To Move Judiciary Forward

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7 years ago

July 25, 2017

By Niyi Olutunde, Akure

The Ondo State Acting Chief Judge, Justice Olanrewaju Akeredolu has solicited for the cooperation of other Judges, Registrars, Magistrates and the entire workforce of the judiciary to move the judiciary forward in the state.

Justice Akeredolu gave the disclosure in Akure, the state capital while taking the oath of office as the acting chief judge of Ondo State.

Her words, “Let us work together to restore the glory of the judiciary. We must ensure at all levels, we must have zero tolerance for corruption and let us pay attention to details because they count”,

“I want to assure you that my mind is made up to please God, therefore I am confident that I will not disappoint you”.

Justice Akeredolu, also appealed to the state governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to support the judiciary with adequate funds and assured that such funds would be properly utilized for the machinery of justice delivery, promptly and efficiently in the state.

While speaking at the event, governor Akeredolu said the judiciary was saddled with the responsibility of dispensing justice without fear or favor, according to the law of the land.

According to him, “this sacred charge leaves no room for indulgence and sloppines. Anyone who aspires to administer justice must be a ‘fit and proper’ person, in all ramifications”,

“No member of the executive, regardless of the misconceived notion of importance, should be indulged to the point when whimsies and capricious predilection overrides constitutional provisions.

“No citizen, however, must be dispossessed or discriminated against on account of birth, marriage, gender, religion or ethnicity.

“This administration will continue to be associated with merit and unwavering dedication to serve the people. Nepotism and crannies considerations are not, and will not be, associated with this administration”.