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In preparation for the Lagos Local Government elections taking place today (Saturday), the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, has inaugurated two Local Government Election Appeal Tribunals, Eko Hot Blog has confirmed.
Each tribunal, which will convene simultaneously on Lagos Island and in Ikeja, consists of four chief magistrates and is led by a retired High Court judge.
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The Lagos Island panel is chaired by retired Justice Taofikat Oyinkan Abdullahi, with Magistrates Michael Olubi, Olaitan Ajayi, Salamah Matepo, and Hotepo Lazarus serving as members.
Justice Sherifah Solebo (retired) will chair the Ikeja panel, which includes Magistrates Davies Rasak, Oluwatosin Fowowe Erusiafe, Adepeju Odusanya, and Lynda Balogun.
During the inauguration held Friday at the Ikeja High Court Conference Room, Justice Alogba urged the tribunal members to perform their duties with the highest level of integrity, fairness, and strict adherence to the law.
He also emphasized the importance of adhering to the timeline outlined in the 2016 Amendment of the Lagos State Local Government Law, which allows 21 days for filing petitions following the announcement of election results and 45 days for tribunal proceedings.
“Any decision or action taken outside the legally prescribed time limit is a nullity and of no legal effect,” the Chief Judge emphasised.
He said, “You must act strictly within the purview of the law. The confidence I have in your character, experience, and sense of judgment informed your appointment. I urge you to uphold justice without fear or favour, and resist all forms of bias or intimidation.”
Justice Alogba stressed the significance of their work to the judiciary’s reputation.
“Lagos State judiciary is well known for its integrity and as a torchbearer in the nation’s judiciary.
“I enjoin you to go out and put in your best so that the results that come out from your decisions will be appreciated by society,” he said. “I am not saying everybody will accept the results. Naturally, somebody will be a loser,” he added.
