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Kogi Gets New Chief Judge

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has appointed Justice Josiah Mejebi as the acting State Chief Judge.

Performing the swearing-in on Monday in Lokoja, Gov. Bello charged the erudite jurist to discharge justice without fear or favour.

Governor Bello who described the Acting Chief Judge as a man of impeccable character, urged him to sustain the feat, assuring the judiciary of the present administration’s support.

Speaking at the occasion, Justice Josiah Mejebi assured of the quick dispensation of justice under his leadership.

He, however, promised to uphold the tenet of an unbiased judiciary under his watch.

Justice Josiah Mejebi takes over from Justice Olorunfemi who retired on Sunday 26th June 2022 at the age of 65.