Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, has sworn in 10 newly appointed judicial officers in the state.
They include 4 high court judges, and a judge of the customary court of appeal.
Speaking on Wednesday at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja, the governor asked the new judges to always uphold the basic tenets of the rule of law and protect the dignity of the state judiciary.
He urged them to always dispense justice without fear or favour, noting that it is the collective responsibility of everyone to ensure justice, equity, and fearlessness.
“There must be justice for all because the Judiciary is the last hope of the common man, adding that in the administration of justice, we must just be fair but must be seen done free and fair
As the last hope of the common man, the judiciary owes the society the obligation to be free fair, and just at all times, adding that judiciary is a recipe for anarchy,” the governor stated.
The governor pledged that the principle of separation of power will fulcrum of his administration, pointing out that as the governor, he will not interfere with the decision of the judiciary.
He assured the judiciary of adequate logistics to ensure keep the arms of the government float.
Earlier, the Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi expressed gratitude to the governor for being a judiciary-friendly governor.
The Chief Judge added that the process being completed today was initiated by the immediate past governor of the State, Yahaya Bello who commenced the nomination of the judges