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Great News as Governor Okowa Announces Full Autonomy for Delta State Judiciary

 

Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta, on Tuesday, May 18, disclosed that the state’s judiciary has been accorded full autonomy in line with the law signed back in January 2021.

The governor revealed this good news during his reception of Justice Marshal Umukoro, the chief judge of the state, at Government House in Asaba.

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In a statement sighted by VAM News’ correspondent, he noted that with the setting up of the relevant committees by Justice Umukoro, the state is set to begin the process of implementing full autonomy for the judiciary.

Okowa said the chief judge of the state now has full powers to make approvals in the judiciary without resorting to him (Photo: @IAOkowa) Source: Twitter READ ALSO Emir of Kano, many passengers escape death as Abuja-bound plane develops engine failure Governor Okowa made it known that the state House of Assembly for the past two years has been enjoying autonomy. Speaking further, Okowa mentioned that one of the implications of the commencement of this process is that the chief judge has the authority to make his own direct approvals without necessarily resorting to him.

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