Following the retirement of the former Chief Judge of Osun State, Olaniyi Ojo, the Governor of the State, Rauf Aregbesola has sworn in Justice Gloria Oladoke, as the state’s Acting Chief Judge on Monday in Osogbo.
Gov. Aregbesola who spoke at the occasion describe judges as representatives of God in their various courts, urging them to ensure that the purpose of justice was well served in all their pronouncements.
He said, “A situation where 90 per cent of societal resources are concentrated in the hands of 1 per cent of the people is injustice that can only breed class antagonism between the rich and the poor.”
Furthermore Aregbesola said the oath of office taken by Justice Oladoke was a quest for justice and an affirmation of oneness in line with the universal in pursuit of justice, describing it as symbolic.
“What we are doing today therefore is symbolic of the quest for justice. An oath is a sacred thing. It is an affirmation of oneness with the universe in the pursuit of the universal purpose.”
He concluded by advising against excessive abuse of power, while emphasising that any attempt to deny people their rights could lead to serious danger for the nation in future.
Until her appointment, Justice Oladoke was the most senior Judge of the Osun State High Court.
She was appointed a Judge of the High Court on December 21, 2000 and became the President of the Customary Court of Appeal in July, 2010.
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