On Wednesday, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun swore in five new High Court judges at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Oke‑Mosan, Abeokuta. The ceremony also saw the allocation of 49 newly constructed duplexes to judges as part of the administration’s push to improve judicial welfare and strengthen the state’s justice delivery.
The newly appointed judges are Luqman Oke, Adebimpe Obienu, Fatima Daudu, Rafiat Kadiri and Oludotun Osho, bringing the total number of High Court judges in Ogun to 49.
Abiodun said the duplexes, located at the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate on Kobape Road, were provided to meet the administration’s commitment to the welfare of the judiciary and to create an enabling environment for effective justice delivery.
“As our administration approaches the conclusion of its tenure, we will continue to motivate and support the judiciary and provide for the welfare and well‑being of our judges, who have signed up for this service to humanity, within our constitutional responsibilities,” the governor said.
The governor described the judiciary as “the last hope of the common man” and urged the new judges to uphold integrity, impartiality and professionalism. He cautioned them against political interference, personal relationships and material inducement, stressing that public opinion or the prominence of individuals or parties should not influence their decisions.
In addition to the duplexes, Abiodun announced the start of construction on the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal complex on a 2.6‑hectare site adjoining the State Judiciary Complex at Kobape. He also highlighted the completion of six duplexes at Ibara Housing GRA for judicial officers and 20 bungalows at Prince Court Estate for supporting personnel.
The governor noted that more judges have been appointed during his tenure than under previous administrations and praised the Chief Judge for the appointments, hoping that a younger generation of officers will bring continuity and renewed energy to the judiciary. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to institutional cooperation and respect for the constitutional principle of separation of powers.
Abiodun also highlighted the state judiciary’s adoption of an electronic affidavit platform, which has processed more than 31,000 affidavits and serves approximately 4,500 users and 25 agents across Ogun.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
