Buhari Approves Dismissal Of Justice Ademola, Tokode

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of two Justices, A. F. A Ademola and O.O Tokode.

Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

Justice Ademola is of the federal high court in Abuja, while Tokode is of the federal high court Benin, Edo State.

Shehu said the development followed the recommendations from the National Judicial Council (NJC).

The statement read, “Following recommendations from the National Judicial Council (NJC), President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of Honourable Justice A. F. A  Ademola of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court and the dismissal from office of Honourable Justice O.O Tokode of the Benin Division of the Federal High Court.

“The disciplinary actions on the two Justices are in pursuance of section 292 (1) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

“Justice O.O. Tokode is also to refund all salaries and allowances earned illegally from December 2, 2015 when he was sworn-in as a Judge of the Federal High Court to date.

“The President urges judicial officers to be alive to their responsibilities and eschew corruption in the discharge of their duties.”