Judiciary

The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has confirmed Justice Mashud Abass of the Oyo State High Court as the new President of the Customary Court of Appeal.

The confirmation followed a letter forwarded by the state’s governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and read by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin during the plenary.

Justice Mashud Abass will replace Justice Aderonke Aderemi who is retiring from the active service.

The nomination of Justice Abass was sequel to his recommendation to the National Judicial Council, NJC, by the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission according to the governor.

The letter reads, “Consequent upon the request, the National Judicial Council has recommended Honourable Justice Moshood Akintunde Akinfemi Abass as the new President of Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal. It is in view of this, that I am requesting the Speaker and other lawmakers to kindly deliberate and confirm his appointment as requested.”

Shortly after his confirmation, Justice Abass thanked the governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, and the entire lawmakers for the opportunity. 

He assured to give his best in the discharge of his duties when eventually sworn-in.

Justice Abass, who was born over 60 years ago, was appointed as a judge of the state High Court in 2001 after he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1983.

He has attended several workshops and seminars within and outside the country. He is a Fellow, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.

Mosope Kehinde

Religion

The president of the christian association of nigeria,CAN, the reverend Samson Ayokunle has frowned at the recent selection of appeal court jugdes by the national judicial council.
This, the CAN President noted was skewed in favour of a particular ethnic group in the country.

The Reverend Ayokunle made this known at the thanksgiving service for the newly elected 7th president of the pentecostal fellowship of nigeria,bishop francis wale oke held at the precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan.
The CAN president explained that favouring a particular ethnic group or religion with national appointments was capable of polarizing the nation which was one of the reasons for agitation by some groups calling for secession.
The Reverend Ayokunle also called for adherence to the rule of law by the kwara state government in tackling the issue of the hijab crisis in the state.
He ,however ,urged the new pfn president to brace up for the challenges ahead,noting that God’s guidance and wisdom would see him through.
In a remark ,Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde accompanied by his wife and the Deputy governor solicited for the prayers and support of the church to succeed in the developmental stride embarked upon by his administration in the state.
Governor makinde while rejoicing with the state for having its three prominent sons holding the leadership of CAN,PFN AND CAC,urged christian faithful to get more involved in electioneering processes.
In a remark,the newly elected president of pentecostal fellowship of nigeria , the bishop wale oke while thanking god for bestowing on him the new post,admonished christians not to retaliate injustice with violence but always preach love and unity.
The Bishop also received an award on outstanding leadership from CAN.
The Olubadan Of Ibadan,Oba Saliu Adetunji also graced the occasion.


Jeffrey Ahonmisi