My Regrets as I Leave the Bench — Justice Oguntoyinbo
“I remember with pride my landmark judgment in suit no. FHC/L/CS/1497/2017 delivered in November 2019 – Registered Trustees of Socio – Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) VS. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister Of Justice; where i ordered that States should urgently Institute appropriate legal action to challenge the legality of State Laws permitting former governors who are eventually Senators and Ministers to enjoy retirement emoluments while drawing normal salaries and allowances in their new political office and to identify those involved and seek full recovery of public funds from the former Governors.”
“Regrettably, that order is yet to be obeyed. I find it very disappointing that Court orders are often not obeyed. If there’s anything i wish to change, it is the impunity wards judicial decisions and the disrespect for the bench. I also feel saddened by the Inadequate recognition of the work of Judges despite the high qualifications for appointment to the bench and the pitiable salaries of judges which have remained static for several years”.