Okowa Swears-In Five Judges , Urges Judiciary To Avoid Granting Frivolous Injunction

The Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday, charged members of the judiciary to avoid granting of frivolous injunctions and ensure speedy dispensation of justice.

The Governor gave the charge in Asaba while swearing-in five new judges in the state.

Governor Okowa disclosed that the five new judges were appointed in line with procedures for such appointments as enshrined in Section 271, sub-section (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

“As new judges, you must guard against the frivolous use of injunctions and frequent adjournments of cases, which not only leads to delay and congests the courts but has also contributed to the negative perception of the judiciary by members of the public,” Governor Okowa said.

Meanwhile, as part of the State Government’s measures to cushion the plight of operators and passengers during the #COVID19 pandemic,Okowa directed a reduction of the daily tickets for tricycle (keke) and motorcycle (okada) operators in the state with immediate effect.

The State President of the Tricycle and Motorcycle Operator Association,Chief Obi Nzete disclosed that the reduction is for the period of the pandemic, noting that the state government and the association were deeply concerned about the plight of operators and riders.

Chief Nzete commended Governor Okowa’s administration on the modalities put in place to combat the spread of coronavirus in the state stressing that the efforts were yielding positive results and urged Deltans to comply.