Immediate past Ondo Deputy Speaker, Hon Ogundeji Iroju, has given reasons why he want Ondo Chief Judge, Justice Williams Akintoroye, to stay off the suit he filed challenging his impeachment as Deputy Speaker.
Hon Iroju said the Ondo Chief Judge was showing what he termed possible interest, biases and prejudice in the suit
Iroju, in a letter dated October 11, noted that comments of the Chief Judge during his confirmation last month were direct reference to his estranged relationship with the Assembly Speaker, Hon Bamidele Oloyelegun.
According to Iroju: “Your Lordship expressly mentioned that the House was stable in recent times because of the harmony between the Speaker and the disputed Deputy Speaker. The House that is divided against itself will never hold. Your Lordship proceeded to state that affliction will not rise in the House of Assembly the second time. The express interpretation of this statement is a direct reference to my estranged relationship with the speaker as his deputy, whose unlawful impeachment case is pending before your Lordship.
“It may interest your Lordship to note that my case is not part-heard as your Lordship ordered pleadings to be filed and in accordance with the directive of the court, pleadings had just be completed. Trial has not commenced. No witness has been called , therefore listing my case to commence hearing in your court clearly suggests interest by the court.
“Consequently, I am not confident that I will get justice from your Lordship’s court, coupled with incessant adjournment since the first of December, 2020. Your Lordship’s interest is highly suggestive of possible interest, bias and prejudice. The video recording of your Lordship’s statement is available on request.
“Further to the above submissions, therefore, I hereby apply that this case be taken to another Judge for impartial adjudication and quick dispensation of justice.” (Vanguard)
