NJC Nullifies Osun CJ’s Suspension, Rejects Ag CJ

Victory has come, at last, for embattled Chief Judge of Osun State, Adepele Ojo.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, rose from its 104th meeting of December 6 and 7, 2023, affirming that Justice Adepele Ojo was still the recognised Chief Judge of Osun State.

The Council directed Osun State to revert to the status quo after declining the request of Governor Ademola Adeleke requesting its permission to swear in the next most senior Judge in the state in acting capacity, following allegations levelled against the Chief Judge and the resolution of the State House of Assembly to suspend him.

Osun CJ,Adepele Ojo

A statement signed by the Director of Information of the NJC, Soji Oye, said the council also recommended the compulsory retirement of a judge of the Osun State High Court, Justice Sakariyah Oyejide Falola, from the Bench.