Obaseki swears-in two Edo High Court justices

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has sworn-in Mrs. Orobosa
Omotoso and Mr. Terry Momodu as Justices of the State High
Court.

At the swear-in ceremony held in Government House, Benin City,
Obaseki said he remains committed to strengthening the judicial
system to ensure the delivery of justice and sustenance of the
democratic system in the state.

He said “Without an effective judicial system, it will be
impossible to sustain the democratic system. In Edo State, we are
proud of the reputation of the judiciary as a separate arm of
government, which is independent of other arms and has continued to
discharge its duties with integrity and fairness.”

“We will continue to celebrate the fact that despite the
allegations made against judges in other parts of the country, the
judiciary in Edo State has remained scandal-free and continues to
enjoy well-deserved respect,” he added.

The governor expressed optimism that the newly inducted Judges
will put in their best towards building on the legacy of their
predecessors.

In her remarks, Justice Omotoso expressed appreciation to the
state governor for the effort of his administration to
repositioning the judicial system in the state.

She pledged commitment to discharge her duties as a justice in
the state High Court without fear or favour and in line with global
best practice.

Justices Omotoso and Momodu were called to the bar in 1989 and
1991 respectively.

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has sworn-in Mrs. Orobosa
Omotoso and Mr. Terry Momodu as Justices of the State High
Court.

At the swear-in ceremony held in Government House, Benin City,
Obaseki said he remains committed to strengthening the judicial
system to ensure the delivery of justice and sustenance of the
democratic system in the state.

He said “Without an effective judicial system, it will be
impossible to sustain the democratic system. In Edo State, we are
proud of the reputation of the judiciary as a separate arm of
government, which is independent of other arms and has continued to
discharge its duties with integrity and fairness.”

“We will continue to celebrate the fact that despite the
allegations made against judges in other parts of the country, the
judiciary in Edo State has remained scandal-free and continues to
enjoy well-deserved respect,” he added.

The governor expressed optimism that the newly inducted Judges
will put in their best towards building on the legacy of their
predecessors.

In her remarks, Justice Omotoso expressed appreciation to the
state governor for the effort of his administration to
repositioning the judicial system in the state.

She pledged commitment to discharge her duties as a justice in
the state High Court without fear or favour and in line with global
best practice.

Justices Omotoso and Momodu were called to the bar in 1989 and
1991 respectively.