NBA Ikorodu appeals NJC’s sanction on Justice Gbajabiamila

The Nigerian Bar Association [NBA], Ikorodu branch has appealed to Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on behalf of Honourable Justice Oluyinka Gbajabiamila.

Justice Gbajabiamila was sanctioned alongside two judges of the Niger State High Court, Justices Idris Evuti and Tanko Usman.

The disclosure was made by the NJC acting director of information, Mr. Soji ‎Oye.

The statement read, “Hon. Justice O. Gbajabiamila was recommended for compulsory retirement from Office to the Governor of Lagos State, pursuant to the findings by the council on the allegations contained in the Petitions written against His Lordship by Mr. C. A. Candide Johnson, SAN.

“The allegations: That the Hon. Judge delivered judgment in Suit No ID\1279\2007 P. K. Ojo Vs SDV & SCOA Nigeria Plc, twenty-two months (22), after written addresses were adopted by all the Counsel and Thirty-five (35) months after the close of evidence in the Suit, contrary to the Constitutional Provisions that judgments should be delivered within a period of 90 days.

“That His Lordship did not publish a copy of judgment he delivered on 24th December, 2013 until after 40 days, contrary to the provision of the Constitution which required that a copy of the Judgment of a Superior Court of Record be given to Parties in the case within seven days of delivery.

“That the Hon. Judge continued to hear the Suit in his court after he had been notified of the pendency of a motion for a stay of execution at the Court of Appeal and that an appeal had been entered.

Justice Gbajabiamila was compelled to compulsory retirement by NJC over alleged delayed delivery of judgment in a suit for 22 months.

NBA Ikorodu prayed Governor Ambode for quick intervention to ensure that the decision is reversed. 

The appeal is captured below:

His Excellency,

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode,

The Executive Governor of Lagos State,

Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

Your Excellency Sir,

RE:  COMPULSORY RETIREMENT OF HONOURABLE JUSTICE OLUYINKA GBAJABIAMILA: LETTER OF APPEAL FOR YOUR EXCELLENCY’S INTERVENTION

On behalf of the Executive and all members of the above-named Branch of the NBA, we hereby appeal passionately for your Excellency’s intervention on the decision of the National Judicial Council on compulsory retirement of Honourable Justice Oluyinka Gbajabiamila on Tuesday the 19th of April, 2016.

Honourable Justice Oluyinka Gbajabiamila an incorruptible, honest, thorough, upright and God fearing Judge who is one of the best Judges in Lagos State as his judgments are per merit, does not deserve the decision of the National Judicial Council. 

Moreover your Excellency Sir, Justice Oluyinka Gbajabiamila is a man of integrity that lawyers and even litigants vouch for. 

We cannot but have Honourable Justice Oluyinka Gbajabiamila back on the bench. We plead passionately.

We pray your Excellency for your quick intervention to ensure that the decision is reversed. 

Thanking your Excellency in anticipated swift action.

Yours Faithfully,

For: NBA, Ikorodu Branch

Dotun Adetunji Esq.

Chairman        

Blessing Ene (Mrs.)

Secretary

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