Ekiti state governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji Monday swore in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the acting Chief Judge of the state.
Justice Ogunmoye replaces late Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, who passed on November 4, 2024.
The governor, who performed the swearing in formalities at a brief but solemn ceremony at the Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, affirmed that the inauguration had to take place in order to sustain judicial services, stressing that nature abhors vacuum.
“I know we are all emotional, but this is what we have to do, nature abhors vacuum. Condolences to all of us, and may the good Lord rest the soul of the departed CJ in Jesus’ name,” he said.
While congratulating Justice Ogunmoye on the new position, Governor Oyebanji noted that the situation on ground called for sober reflection as well as personal challenge to the acting Chief Judge. He urged him to bring to bear his high level of competence, dedication, hardwork and professionalism to further turn around the development in the justice sector.
In response, the acting Chief Judge appreciated the governor for appointing him, pledging to dispense worthwhile justice for a sustained development of the state.
