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.
