By Onome Akpovona
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sworn in six newly appointed judges for the State High Court and the Customary Court of Appeal.
At the ceremony in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that a credible, transparent, and independent judiciary is crucial for the stability of any democratic society.
He warned that erosion of public confidence in the judiciary could threaten peace, law, and order.
The Governor urged the judges to uphold the highest standards of fairness, integrity, courage, and impartiality in their constitutional duties.
He described their appointments as a vote of confidence in their professionalism, discipline, and legal expertise.
Governor Oborevwori explained that the Delta State Judicial Service Commission nominated the candidates, and the National Judicial Council carefully screened and approved them in line with the 1999 Constitution.
He further noted that the new appointments would help decongest courts, reduce delays, and bring justice closer to the people, particularly those in rural communities.
The Governor also cautioned judges to resist temptations that could compromise judicial independence, reminding them that public trust is key to effective adjudication.
On behalf of the new judges, Justice Bridget Onome Ojeikere expressed gratitude to the Governor for supporting judicial independence and pledged to discharge their duties with integrity and without fear or favour.
The newly sworn-in High Court judges are Justice Otite Jonah Akpobaro, Justice Jereoma Sam-Oligida, Justice Irene Boeye Ukuli, and Justice Otome Benjamin Adamidenyo, while Justices Bridget Onome Ojeikere and Stella Ovuorieroro Okah were appointed to the Customary Court of Appeal.
