Ondo State Chief Judge, Justice Olutoyin Akeredolu, has described the harmonious relationship between the state’s executive and judicial arms of government as rare and beneficial to the state.
She disclosed this in Akure, the Ondo state capital while receiving 20 new Toyota SUV bought for the state High Court Judges by the state government.
She explained that the cordial relationship does not exist everywhere else between the two arms, hence the need to ensure that it continues.
“We appreciate the governor because he has never interfered in what we are doing, it is rare. In many places, we have so much complaints of interference which leads to breakdown of this harmonious relationship which attracts a lot of embarrassment to both arms of government.
“My colleagues and I have been using ten year old vehicles with various experiences of disappointment. We don’t have feelings of entitlements, though the regulation says new vehicles for Judges every four years,” the Chief Judge added.
The Chief Judge who appreciated the Governor for the gesture also added that the rickety state of the vehicles used by the judges in the last ten years had hindered them from being effective in performing their duties.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of General Administration in the Governor’s Office, Mr Johnson Olayeye, said the government gesture was in continuation of the present administration’s promise to create a conducive atmosphere for its workforce.
He revealed that the Akeredolu led administration is totally committed to removing the stumbling blocks to proper dispensation of justice and operations of the judiciary in the state.
Earlier, Mr Donald Ojogo, Commissioner for Information, said the gesture was part of efforts towards enhancing the cordial relationship between the judiciary and executive.
He explained that the governor held the judiciary in high esteem, while no effort was too much to invest, as far as the welfare of the sacred institution was concerned.
“Akeredolu believes our judges deserve a conducive and secure environment in all forms,” he said.
The Commissioner expressed confidence that the gesture would spur the judiciary to uphold its reputation as the last hope of the common man.
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