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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the new Judges in state judiciary to dispense justice without fear or favour.
Governor Adeleke made the call at the swearing in of four new Judges of the State High Court in Abere, Osun State.
He described efficient Judiciary as the foundation of democracy saying democracy cannot thrive unless the Judiciary Independence in guaranteed.
The Governor said, his government is poised to support the Judiciary to discharge justice and to overcome her operational challenges while acknowledging the long list of needs of the Judiciary.
He reiterated his commitment to earlier promise of upgrade of judicial facilities and introduction of ICT in the dispensation of Justice.
While charging the judges to see their appointment as a call to service, the Governor promised to support the Judiciary unconditionally for it to deliver on its adjudication mandate.
Administering the oath of allegiance and Judicial oath on the four newly appointed Judges, Director of Cabinet, Mr Gbenga Adeniran asked them to discharge their duties without allowing their personal interests to influence their decisions.
The four new judges: Justice Muhammed Lasisi, Justice Michael Awe, Justice Fatimah Sódàmádé and Justice Joseph Owolabi after the oaths signed their oaths before the Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke in the presence of The Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi and The Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Adepele Ojo.
Responding on behalf of others, Justice Muhammad Lasisi lauded the Governor for his dynamic leadership style promising that the trust bestowed upon them will be guarded with all sense of objectivity, impartiality, fairness and justice.
