Delta State Government has taken NBA Warri branch to the cleaners on its members ignorance about appointment of judges .
In a press statement issued today by the Information Commissioner, Mr Charles Aniagwu said that at no time did Governor Ifeanyi Okowa truncate the appointment of judges, adding the accusations of NBA was very misleading.
Aniagwu argued that the NBA Warri Branch’s statement was not only off the mark but also clear misrepresentation of the facts and puts into question the reputation of the lawyers.
Said Aniagwu;
“We are disappointed by the utter disregard for truth displayed by the Warri Branch and their irresponsible handling of sensitive information.
“With regards to the appointment of Judges, the Delta State Government would like to make it clear that:
“The National Judicial Council (NJC) has not screened or cleared the candidates for appointment to the Delta State Judiciary, as stated in the false NBA statement.
“The timing of the NJC’s scheduled visit to Delta State on Monday, February 6, 2023, is determined solely by the NJC and not by the Delta State Government, contrary to the misleading information provided by the NBA.
“The Governor has not truncated the judicial appointment process, as accused by the NBA Warri Branch. On the contrary, the governor approved the purchase of vehicles and the renovation of quarters for the Judges, demonstrating his commitment to the administration of justice.
“The KIA vehicles referred to in the false NBA statement were purchased directly by the Judiciary, in accordance with the Judicial Financial Autonomy Law in the State, and not by the Executive arm of Government, as alleged.
“The Delta State Government did not demolish the High Court in Warri, as falsely insinuated in the NBA statement,”
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maintained that the government commitment to the administration of justice and welfare of judges was unassailable.
