The acting governor of Delta State, Prince Sam Obi, has stated that PDP administration was committed towards realizing an atmosphere of judicial independence and the speedy dispensation of justice for effective functioning of government.
Prince Sam Obi who said the during the swearing in ceremony of the new Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Zailaye Smith in Asaba explained that its administration placed high premium on the dispensation of justice for optimal functioning of the arms of government.
He noted that judicial independence in the state would not be interrupted in other to enhance the rule of law, justice and make provision for separation of powers saying “ PDP administration in the state is determined to ensured continued independence of the judiciary, which can only be fully realized in an atmosphere where judicial independence is unfettered and guaranteed.”
The acting governor, Prince Sam Obi, explained that government has resolve to accord due respect to diligency, honesty and commitment to duty as such appointed a Chief Judge of honour who have meritorious record on the bar and bench.
He charged justice Smith to maintain a high sense of responsibility, to shun dishonesty and fight against societal ills in the state with the cooperation, firmness and active participation of the judiciary.
He enjoined judges in the state judiciary to administer justice with openness, fairness, the fear of God and maintain cordial relationship with the other arms of government for effective governance.
Speaking further, he paid tribute to the immediate past Chief Judge Justice Roseline Bozimo for her selfless service and transparent commitment to the rule of law during her tenure in office, saying “we thank you for your contributions to the state and the judiciary, we will continue to tap from your wisdom and fertile legal mind.”
Responding Justice Smith thanked God for the appointment “promotion do not come from the East or the West but from God.”
He also thanked the acting governor for finding him worthy for the appoinment and promised he will improve on the solid foundation already laid by his predecessor in other to have a truly independent judiciary and ensure peace and security in the state.
“ let it be on record that the office I have been appointed to is of honour and trust I will not disappoint the state by God’s grace.”
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