National Judicial Council, NJC, has placed Justice
Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court in
Lagos on watch-list for the next four years with a
warning over misconduct. A statement issued by
NJC and signed by Acting Deputy Director,
Information, stated that the Council took the
decision at its meeting on February 24 and 25,
2016, under the chairmanship of Justice Mahmud
Mohammed, Chief Justice of Nigeria. As part of
her punishment for misconduct, Justice Ofili-
Ajumogobia will also not be considered for any
elevation to the Court of Appeal or any Ad-hoc
judicial appointment until her retirement from the
Bench.
The statement also revealed that the decision was
sequel to a petition written by one Victoria Ayeni,
alleging misconduct and injustice on the part of
the judge. She was accused of failing to deliver
judgment in Suit No. FHC/ AB/CS/31/2011, a
preelection matter between Victoria A. A. Ayeni
and Olusola Sonuga and 2 Ors. She was alleged to
have adjourned the preelection matter severally
until the termination of the lifespan of the Ogun
State House of Assembly. The decision of the
Council on Justice Ofili- Ajumogobia is with
immediate effect.
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