Hon. Justice Richard.O. Olorunfemi, has been sworn in as the fifth Kogi State Chief Judge, with a call on him to uphold the dispensation of justice without fear or favour.
Hon. Justice Siyaka Momoh Jimoh Usman, was also sworn in as the President, Customary Court of Appeal.
Recalled that Kogi State has within the last fourteen months swear in three in Chief Judges after the demise of Justice Nasiru Ajanah.
Justice Richard.O. Olorunfemi was administered the oath of office at exactly 10:58am while Justice Siyaka Momoh Jimoh Usman took his turn at 11:15am after a brief citation of the Justices was read by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr. Folashade Ayoade Arike.
Performing the swearing ceremony at the Glass House of Kogi State Government House, Gov. Yahaya Bello charged the newly sworn in officers to uphold the highest level of decorum, and ensure quick dispensation of justice to irrespective of who’s ox is goared.
The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Chief Edward Onoja, assured that the State Government will continue to ensure that the welfare of the Judiciary is made a topmost priority.
Gov. Bello described the Judiciary as an equal arm in Government and administration, assured of non interference in the discharge of the duties of Judicial arm.
While noting that the newly sworn in officers are people of immense character and qualifications to pilot the affairs of their offices, urged them to bring their considerable history to bear in providing excellent leadership.
Gov. Bello Charged the newly sworn in Justices to discharge their duties with the fear of God, assuring of a worthy partnership that will make the newly sworn in officers excel in their new assignment.
In a remarks, Justice Richard.O. Olorunfemi who spoke on behalf of the newly sworn in Justices, assured of their utmost discharge to the quick dispensation of justice, promised to make the State proud.