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Okpebholo Swears in Three Judges Left Unsworn by Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has made a significant move toward fulfilling his promises made during his inauguration by approving the swearing-in of three judges who had been overlooked by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.
This decision comes after the three judges were among eight candidates cleared and recommended for appointment by the National Judicial Council (NJC) in June 2023, but were not sworn in before Obaseki left office.
The three judges are Ojo Maureen Osa, Godwin Jeff Okundamiya, and Edoghogho Eboigbe.
Their appointments are seen as crucial in reinforcing the state’s judiciary and upholding justice in Edo.
Okpebholo had made it clear in his inaugural address on November 12, 2024, that he was committed to ensuring that the judiciary functioned without unnecessary delays or hindrances.
During his speech, he directed the state’s Chief Judge, Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate why the judges were not sworn in by the previous administration, promising to take action swiftly.
A statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, confirmed that the three judges would be formally sworn in by Governor Okpebholo on December 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
The ceremony will take place at the State Executive Council Chambers at the Government House in Benin City.
Ikhilor emphasized that this decision reflects the governor’s firm belief in the rule of law, the importance of the separation of powers outlined in Nigeria’s Constitution, and his commitment to ensuring that the judiciary is empowered to carry out its role in delivering justice.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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