Ekiti State House of Assembly on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti screened and confirmed Justice Oyewole Adeyeye as the substantive Chief Judge of the state.

The confirmation was consequent upon adoption of the report of the House Committee on Judiciary and Legal Matters Chairman, Tajudeen Akingbolu, during plenary led by the Speaker, Mr Funminiyi Afuye.

Akingbolu, who said ‘the committee found the new chief judge worthy and fit for the job”, called on members to expeditiously confirm him.

The Speaker, Afuye, had earlier read a letter dated October 4 from the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, requesting confirmation of the acting CJ following the retirement in May 2021 of the former CJ, Justice Ayodeji Daramola.

Justice Adeyeye, while addressing the House, had promised to ensure that justice administration would be given its necessary attention.

The National Judicial Council had earlier recommended the confirmation of Justice Adeyeye as the substantive CJ of Ekiti State to Ekiti State Government, for ratification by Ekiti State House of Assembly and approval of governor.

Justice Adeyeye was appointed acting CJ in June 2021 following the retirement of former CJ of Ekiti State, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, on 31st May, 2021.