By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Henry Adebola Olusiyi as third substantive chief judge of the state since it’s Creation 29 years ago.
The Assembly also confirmed Hon. Justice John Bayo Olowosegun, as President of Kogi State Customary Court of Appeal during the house plenary on Tuesday.
It would be recalled that, Hon. Justice Henry Adebola Olusiyi came on board as the Acting Chief Judge of Kogi State after the sudden demise of Late Justice Nasiru Ajanah who died on 28th June, 2020 while Justice Olowosegun replaced late Justice Ibrahim Shaibu Atadoga, who also died in June 2020 respectively.
In a letter addressed to the Assembly by the State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, speaker of the house, Prince Mathew Kolawole said Justice Olusiyi was recommended by the National Judicial Council, (NJC) for the appointment.
After 10 minutes of screening, Bello Hassan Balogun, the majority leader representing Ajaokuta State Constituency, moved a motion that Justice Olusiyi and Justice Olowosegun be asked to take a bow.
His motion was seconded by the member representing Igalamela Odolu Constituency, Barr. Cosmos Ataborn in view of their track records in the administration of justice in the state.
The Speaker, who announced the confirmation, directed the clerk to inform the governor of the confirmation.
Hon Justice Henry Adebola Olusiyi hails from Igbaruku-Okeri in Yagba West Local Government Area Kogi State.
Meanwhile, the house has sworn in Hon. Atule Egbunu which won the recent bye election as the lawmaker representing Ibaji State Constituency after the demise of late Hon. John Abah.
