The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed Justice Ladipo Abimbola as the substantive Chief Judge of the State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Abimbola has been in acting capacity since August 6, 2014 following the retirement of Justice Badejoko Adeniji.
The confirmation of his appointment came at a plenary presided over by the Speaker of the house, Hon. Monsurat Sunmonu (APC), Oyo East/West, after a recommendation from the House committee on Petitions and Judiciary, as presented in a report on the floor of the house by the chairman of the committee, Hon. Azeez Adesope.
This followed the adoption of the recommendation by the committee which was moved by the Majority Leader of the house, Hon. Oyeniyi Oyediran, and seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Adetunji Rafiu, before it was adopted by the entire house.
In their separate comments, lawmakers representing Iwajowa and Ibadan North II state constituencies, Hon. Adeniyi Farinto and Hon.Segun Olaleye, described Justice Abimbola as a man of integrity whose appointment would foster a rapid transformation of the judicial system in the state.
Abimbola said: “A greater challenge has been vested on me, so I should not be seen jumping around in celebration. It is actually the end of my tenure that will determine whether to celebrate or not.”
On the congestion of court cases, Abimbola said that: “I have set up a committee to look into that and we have spoken with relevant agencies as regards that.
“One of the reasons responsible for the congestion is absence of witnesses in court.
“With other measures that have already been put in place, things will change and criminal matters will be treated as fast as possible,” he summed.
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