· Says “Judiciary
is last hope for the common man”
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi
Okowa has urged the judiciary to ensure the speedy dispensation of kidnap cases
assuring that the judiciary remains the last bastion of hope for the common
man.
Okowa who made the call when
he received on a farewell visit retiring Justice Ifeoma Okogwu of the State
Judiciary and also inaugurated Mr. Dennis Agbaga as a member of the Judiciary
Service Commission (JSC) restated his administration’s commitment to the
independence of the judiciary in the state and called for the speedy trial of
kidnap cases to act as deterrent to criminal minded individuals.
Governor Okowa |
While receiving retiring Justice
Okogwu, the governor decried the spate of kidnapping disclosing that the state
law on kidnapping would be implemented to the latter as special courts have
been established to handle quick dispensation of kidnap cases.
He commended the synergy among
the security agencies in the state in tackling security issues explaining that
some of the kidnappers have been arrested.
While commending Justice Okogwu
for her meritorious service to the state, Senator Okowa appreciated the Judiciary
in the state for their boldness, support and understanding assuring them of the
cooperation of the Executive arm in providing conducive working environment for
them.
Inaugurating Mr Agbaga as a
member of JSC, Governor Okowa urged the judiciary to be dispassionate in the
dispensation of justice stressing “the judiciary should remain the last hope of
the common man as it is expected, you should embrace faithfulness, diligence,
service above personal interest, shun discrimination and avoid corruption in
the performance of your duties. You should also not allow anything to stand
against unfettered dispensation of justice.”
“this administration will
continue to uphold the principle of separation of powers among the three arms
of government and that the judiciary remains independent, we will do everything
possible to put the state judiciary on a good pedestal for the administration
of justice”, he added.
“It is the commitment of the
state government to have a judiciary that is impartial, efficient, effective,
reliable and ready to dispense timely justice that is accessible to all and
capable of inspiring public confidence”, Governor Okowa stated.
Earlier, in their separate
responses, Justice Okogwu and Mr. Agbaga thanked Governor Okowa for the opportunity
to serve the state in their different capacities, calling for continued support
for the judiciary to continue to thrive in the state.
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