Delta State Governor Appoints 5 Judges, Spells Out New Rules in Court

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May 11, 2020

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday May, 11th 2020, appointed five Justice at the State High Court in Asaba.

The governor charged the members of the judiciary to avoid granting of frivolous injunctions and ensure speedy dispensation of justice.

Okowa gave the charge while swearing -in the five new judges in the state.

*Delta State Governor and the newly appointed Judges during the Swearing-in ceremony in Asaba*

Also, he disclosed that the five new judges were appointed in line with procedures for such appointments as enshrined in Section 271, sub-section (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

‘As new judges, you must guard against the frivolous use of injunctions and frequent adjournments of cases.

According to Okowa, frequent adjournments do not only lead to delay and congests the courts but has also contribute to the negative perception of the judiciary by members of the public.

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