From Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday said his administration would ensure the independence of the judiciary.

The governor gave the pledge at the swearing-in of four new justices of the state High Court in Osogbo.

The new judges are Justice Mathais Agboola, Justice Lawrence Arojo, Justice Olorunfemi Ajanaku and Justice Sikiru Oke.

Oyetola said, “Judiciary is an important arm of government. It is the last hope of the common man and the face of the presence of the rule of law in a polity. It is our hope that with these appointments, the interest of justice will be better served in the state.

“Our administration will continue to offer improved welfare package to the judiciary and give it an enabling environment to discharge its services with unblemished integrity.

“Our state has enjoyed high-level of uncompromising support and relationship from the judiciary. Coming 24 hours after the inauguration of the cabinet, this swearing-in is a testament to the readiness of our administration to fortify and create an enabling environment for the three arms of government to offer efficient services that will deliver our development agenda without compromising their individual responsibilities.”

He added, “Indeed, the judiciary is our ally in our resolve to uplift our state and offer qualitative and equitable service to the people. I thank them for their services to the state and people.”

“I urge you to continue to uphold the tenets and ethics of impartiality, equity, independence and incorruptibility, which are the hallmark of the bench and the legal profession. I thank the chief judge for providing the right leadership to the Judiciary of the state of Osun.”

Speaking on behalf of the new judges, Justice Mathias Agboola, stated their readiness to contribute their quota to the advancement of the state and the administration of justice.

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