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The Digest:

The National Judicial Council has cleared Osun State Chief Judge Oyebola Ojo of misconduct allegations and reinstated an Appeal Court judge

Key Points:
  • The NJC cleared Osun Chief Judge Oyebola Ojo of all misconduct and financial impropriety claims.
  • Petitions had accused her of misusing funds, unfair suspensions, and ignoring court orders.
  • An investigative committee found no evidence of personal gain or procedural violation.
  • The NJC also reversed the one-year suspension of Appeal Court Judge Jane Inyang.
  • Her case was deemed filed outside the statutory six-month period and under appeal.
  • The Council dismissed 26 other petitions and cautioned two judges for procedural lapses.
  • The decisions reinforce NJC’s role as the sole constitutional body for judicial discipline.
In a nation where justice often weathers political storms, today’s rulings quietly reinforce that the scale must be held by independent hands, not swayed by grievance or governorship.

Source: Premium Times