From: Ahmad Ibrahim, Lokoja
The Acting Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Richard Olorunfemi has cautioned Adumu community in the water flank of the state, not to corrupt judges and support staff of the newly established Area Court in the area, to enable them dispense justice, without fear or favour.
Justice Olorunfemi stated this yesterday at Adumu community in Ofu local government area of the state, during the official inauguration of Area Court established for the community by the Acting Chief Judge.
The Chief Judge who warned the people of community against inducing the Area Court Judge and other officers, described court as synonymous to development and ultimately brought justice closer to the people.
He therefore called on the community to sustain the course of justice in their domain by giving their support in the area of security , maintenance and show of love to the Area Court judge and other supporting staff for effect and efficient dispensation of justice in Adumu community and its environs.
He further stressed the need for the officials of the Court to dispense justice without fear or favour, and urged them to always be guided by the constitution and fear of the Almighty God.
Justice Olorunfemi equally commended the facilitator of the court, Hon. Justice Yunusa Musa for the love and care he had for his people, noting that within six months the jurist facilitated two courts , the Itobe Magistrate Court and Adumu Area Court all at Itobe district, to his people.
Justice Yunusa Musa had earlier in a remark, disclosed that the community in the last 30 years put a request for the establishment of the court, but paucity of fund delayed it, noting that the realization of the request in 2021 will no doubt bring justice to the community.
Also speaking, the traditional ruler and the Ochabe of Adumu community, Dr Yunusa Ali pledged the support of his community in ensuring that the court and the officials are safe at all time.
