Benue Assembly: Justice Theresa Igoche Replaces Ikpembese As Chief Judge
The Benue State House of Assembly has removed Justice Maurice Ikpembese as the Chief Judge replacing him with Justice Theresa Igoche.
According to a letter read during plenary, Justice Ikpembese was removed over abuse of office, tampering with the state local government election law among others.
Justice Ikpembese’s removal was made public on Tuesday presided over by the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh.
The Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer, read a letter from Governor Hyacinth Alia accusing the state chief judge of abuse of office, tampering with the state local government election law, corruption, inciting judicial strike, bribery and fraternising with politicians.
His removal, however, divided the lawmakers as the lawmaker representing Mata Constituency, Simon Gabo, drew the House’s attention to the arbitrary removal of Justice Ikpembese as state chief judge to no avail.
The speaker put the issue to vote, and 23 lawmakers voted to remove Justice Ikpembese as chief judge as he gave his ruling.
Justice Theresa Igoche, who is the next most senior judge as the acting chief judge of the state was recommended as Ikpembese’s replacement.
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