Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe
The Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade, on Friday inaugurated two tribunals to look into the complaints arising from the conduct of last Saturday’s local government election in the state.
While Justice Olateru Olagbegi was named as the chairman of the first tribunal, Mrs. Folashade Adetiba was appointed chairman of the second tribunal.
Members of the first tribunal are: Mrs. Aigbokhavio, Miss Badejo Okunsanya, Mr. Fadeyi and Abdulazeez Jimoh, while members of the second tribunal are: Mrs. D.T. Olatokun, Mr. Paul, Mrs. Olajuwon and Mr. O. Olaibi.
Speaking during the swearing-in at the conference room of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, Justice Atilade noted that the local government election held on July 22, 2017 in Lagos State remained inconclusive without providing a platform, as prescribed by the Electoral Act, for aggrieved parties or individuals to seek redress through seamless legal process.
According to the Chief Judge, members of the committee comprise men and women of “proven integrity” who are vast in relevant laws and are sure to deliver on the assignment and give justice accordingly.
She urged the committee members to see their new task as a call to service and to ensure that their oath of office remained their guide.
“I urge you to see this as a call to service and to know that people are watching; all eyes are on you. Your oath of office should remain your guide,” she said
Justice Atilade further urged them to be wary of people, especially family members, schoolmates and church members, who at this time would be calling and sending them text messages looking for favours with regards to their new duties.
“Like Ceasar’s wife, you should be above board. You would be approached by friends, schoolmates, church members, and so on. Please stay away from them,” she said.
She, however, noted that she had no doubt in their collective abilities to dispense justice to all concerned as stipulated in the Local Government Election Tribunal Law 2009.
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