After a lengthy 11-month delay, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has finally sworn in five out of the eight judges recommended for appointment as Honourable High Court Judges by the National Judicial Council in June 2023.
Reports indicate that the delay in swearing in all eight judges stemmed from petitions against some of the nominees. The Nigerian Bar Association had condemned Governor Obaseki's delay in swearing in the judges, citing it as an abuse of power and a disregard for constitutional provisions.
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