The House of Assembly of Ekiti State affirmed Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the state’s substantive Chief Judge on Thursday, July 3.
Naija News reports that lawmakers confirmed Ogunmoye’s position after discussions during a plenary session at the Assembly complex in Ado-Ekiti.
Ogunmoye has been in acting capacity since November 2024.
On Thursday, several lawmakers praised the judge’s professionalism, character, and breadth of legal knowledge during the session, which Speaker Adeboye Aribasoye chaired.
Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and Legal Matters, Hon. Babatunde Oke, presented the committee’s findings, describing Ogunmoye as a disciplined and committed officer of the law who has conducted himself with honour and distinction while serving in an acting capacity.
According to him, Justice Ogunmoye has consistently shown a commendable degree of professionalism.
Following discussions, no objections were expressed, and the lawmakers approved the committee’s report by a voice vote.
Ogunmoye, who has years of experience and a reputation for justice and integrity, will begin his new position immediately.
Meanwhile, the Plateau State House of Assembly has elected the member representing Mikang Constituency, Nanloong Daniel (APC), as its new Speaker.
He was elected during an emergency sitting held at the temporary Assembly Complex located at the Old Government House, Jos, the state capital.
Nanloong Daniel, a former Majority Leader in the 9th Assembly, was unanimously elected by his colleagues to lead the Assembly.
Naija News reports that this followed the resignation of its former Speaker, Gabriel Dewan.
Dewan, a member of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), is the only legislator from his party in the Assembly.
According to Daily Post, the leadership change followed a closed-door meeting involving Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the former Speaker Gabriel Dewan and other lawmakers.
It was also gathered that the meeting was convened as part of efforts to address ongoing political tensions within the state.
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