TVC E, NEWS - The National Judicial Council has sanctioned Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia
of the Federal High Court, Lagos for alleged misconduct and injustice.
The NJC at its meeting held in Abuja said it was putting Justice
Ofili-Ajumogobia on its “Watch-List” for the next four years.
A statement by the Spokesperson of the council, Soji Oye said Justice
Ofili-Ajumogobia would also not be considered for elevation to the Court of
Appeal or any ad-hoc Judicial appointment till her retirement from the
Bench.
The decision of the council was sequel to a petition by one Victoria Ayeni,
alleging misconduct and miscarriage of justice in a pre-election matter.
She was also alleged to have adjourned the pre-election matter several times
until the termination of the life span of the Ogun State House of Assembly.
The decision of the Council on Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia takes immediate
effect.
