By Kamil Opeyemi
The National Judicial Council has rejected the request by the Governor of Osun state Ademola Adeleke to remove the Chief Judge of the state Adepele Ojo.
The Chief Justice of the Federation, Kayode Ariwoola, after the 104 sitting of the NJC concluded on December 7, said Ojo remains the recognized Chief Judge of Osun.
NPO Reports that Adeleke, on the recommendation of the House of Assembly had asked Ojo to step aside pending the conclusion of an alleged investigation into some allegations against her.
The Council, emphasizing its constitutional authority to investigate Judicial Officers and recommend actions to the Governor, directed Osun State to return to the status quo.
“Council considered and declined the request of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to swear in the next Most Senior Judge in the State in an acting capacity, following allegations against Hon. Justice Adepele Ojo, Chief Judge, Osun State, and the resolution of the State House of Assembly to suspend him.
“The Council affirmed that Hon. Justice Ojo is still the recognized Chief Judge of Osun State and would not act on the resolution of a State House of Assembly. Consequently, Osun State should revert to the status quo.”