By Jeffrey Ahonmisi/Blessing Adesanya
The Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, The Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa and the Chief Imam IbadanLand, Alhaji Abdul Ganiyy Agbotomokekere have called on state governors to provide adequate security for judges and magistrates at this critical time of the nation.
The clerics stated this during a special service for the opening of the 2023/2024 legal year held simultaneously at the Cathedral of St James the Great, Oke Bola, Ibadan and the Ibadan Central Mosque, Oja’oba
The Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa noted that security to judges in contemporary time is not a measure of affluence or luxury but for quick dispensation of justice without fear or favour.
He admonished judges to put an end to frivolous adjournment in their courts to fast track justice for the common man
At the Ibadan Central Mosque Oja Oba, Chief Imam Ibadanland, Alhaji Abdul Ganiyy Agbotomokekere prayed to Almighty Allah to protect the judiciary and grant them the wisdom and ability to discern the truth in the course of administration of justice
In a remark,the Chief judge of Oyo State,Justice Iyabo Yerima commended members of the judiciary for a job well done in the out-gone year and promised that her tenure would continue to uphold the integrity of the members of the bar and bench.
She maintained that most courts in the state are undergoing massive rehabilitation for a smooth working environment.
In his message, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde represented by the Chief of Staff, Mr segun ogunwuyi noted that an efficient judiciary would contribute immensely to the growth and development of any state.
Governor Makinde also stressed that the current administration would continue to support the judiciary for quick and easy dispensation of justice.
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