Ogun swears in 10 customary court judges
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Monday, asked judicial officers to shun compromise, be impartial and above board and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for a better society.
Justice Dipeolu gave the charge while addressing 10 newly sworn-in presidents and a member of Ogun State Customary Court, held at the Judiciary Complex, Kobape Road, Abeokuta.
The CJ said the judicial officers remained the face of integrity and the confidence the members of the public reposed in the judiciary.
He asked them not to get involved in any act that could bring the courts to disrepute.
She explained that their employment was due to the demonstration of a high sense of professionalism and dedication to a sense of justice, as she asked them to continue to uphold the ethos of justice, equity and fairness in discharging their duties.
“As a President Legal, you will play a vital role in the administration of justice at the core grassroots.
“You will be saddled with the responsibility of interpreting the laws, customs and traditions and ensuring that justice is served fairly, timeously, effectively, efficiently and impartially.
“You have the responsibility of upholding rules of law on the platform of customs and traditions. It is a great position requiring wisdom, integrity and compassion. You will be sitting with panels older than you in age and experience of life.
“It is, therefore, expected that you will handle the affairs of the court with deep maturity that the assignment before you deserve,” she said.
While urging the judicial officers to resist the temptation of misusing the powers conferred on them, the CJ said, “As Presidents Legal, you must adhere to highest standards of integrity, impartiality, fairness and transparency. You must take responsibility for each of your actions and shun every form of corrupt practices.”
Speaking earlier, the President of Ogun State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Adebisi Femi-Segun, lauded the CJ for approving the coming on board of the Presidents Legal, saying that this would deepen the root of justice at the grassroots.
Justice Femi-Segun, therefore, urged these judicial officers to discharge their duties with integrity and fairness upon which respect for the judiciary is earned.
“To the newly appointed Presidents Legal, I extend my congratulations and words of encouragement. The journey ahead is one filled with challenges and triumph where scales of justice must be balanced with equity, good conscience and wisdom.
“Embrace the trust placed in you by the community with a high sense of responsibility and let your actions reflect the value of honesty, fairness and respect for the rule of law. Your commitment to your oath of office and impartial dispensation of justice is sacrosanct,” she said.
Speaking on behalf of her colleagues, Mrs Oluwatosin Junaid said the Presidents Legal remained committed to using their professional training to uplift justice at the grassroots and promised not to be involved in any activities that would tarnish the image of the judiciary.
