Oyo Governor Swears In New Customary Court Of Appeal President, Pledges Continued Judicial Support

• Justice Tajudeen Abdulganiyu appointed as new President of Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal

• Governor Makinde reaffirms commitment to working with and supporting the judiciary

• Appointment follows due process, without political, religious or ethnic considerations

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a significant move to strengthen the judicial system in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday administered the oath of allegiance and judicial oath to Justice Tajudeen Abdulganiyu, the newly-appointed President of the Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal.

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The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Agodi, Ibadan.

During the event, Governor Makinde emphasized his administration’s continued commitment to working closely with and supporting the judiciary and legislative arms of government.

He stressed the importance of maintaining a functional system, highlighting the cordial relationship his administration has maintained with the judiciary over the past five years.

Addressing concerns about the appointment process, Makinde affirmed that Justice Abdulganiyu’s selection followed due process and recommendations, without any political, religious, or ethnic considerations.

“He is a Muslim. He is also not from Ibadan; he is from Igbeti. But we don’t care here in this state. We follow due process. Here, we do what is right,” the governor stated.

Makinde further clarified that Justice Abdulganiyu’s emergence as the President of the Customary Court of Appeal was based on recommendations made to the National Judicial Council (NJC), and his subsequent confirmation, ensuring that the process was not short-circuited.

In his remarks, the newly sworn-in President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Abdulganiyu, pledged to promote customary laws, emphasizing that they are enforceable and not inferior to English laws.

He assured the people of Oyo State that he would work towards enhancing the functionality of the Customary Court, preserving an important inheritance that must not be allowed to become extinct.

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The swearing-in ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including the state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal; Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin; Chief Judge of the state, Justice Iyabo Yerima; and Secretary to the State Government, Olanike Adeyemo, among others.

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