The Osun State House of Assembly has resolved that the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Petitions and Legal Matters should expedite its investigation of the petitions submitted against the Chief Judge of Osun State, Hon. Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, by inviting her and report to the House within seven (7) days.
This decision was taken during the plenary on Thursday, the House also resolved that pending the outcome of the investigation, the Chief Judge of Osun State Honourable Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo should step aside, not for any disciplinary action, but to allow for proper investigation.
This House decision is in line with the investigative powers vested on the House of Assembly by the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The Executive Arm was also advised to immediately swear in the next Judge in order of seniority as the Acting Chief Judge of Osun State in order not to create a vacuum in the office while the executive was also advised to notify the National Judicial Council and the State Judicial Service Commission of the resolution of the House.
Signed:
Tiamiyu Olamide,
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, OSHA.
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