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Justice Irene Boeye Ukuli Takes Centre Stage as Oborevwori Swears In Six New Judges in Delta


By Tessy Ogbemi 

Justice Irene Boeye Ukuli was on Wednesday formally sworn in as one of the newly appointed judges of the Delta State High Court, as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administered the oath of office on six judges for the High Court and the Customary Court of Appeal.
Justice Ukuli joined Justices Otite Jonah Akpobaro, Jereoma Sam-Oligida and Otome Benjamin Adamidenyo on the High Court bench, while Justice Bridget Onome Ojeikere and Justice Stella Ovuorieroro Okah were sworn in as Justices of the Delta State Customary Court of Appeal.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori charged Justice Ukuli and her colleagues to uphold the highest standards of probity, fairness, courage and impartiality in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.
He warned that any erosion of public confidence in the judiciary constitutes a serious threat to peace, law and order, stressing that when citizens lose faith in the justice system, they may resort to self-help, a situation capable of plunging society into chaos and anarchy.
The governor noted that the stability of a democratic society depends largely on a credible, transparent and independent judiciary, emphasizing that justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done.
According to him, only a judiciary that acts without fear or favour can sustain public trust, guarantee justice for all, and preserve social harmony in the state and the nation at large.
Governor Oborevwori explained that the appointments, including that of Justice Irene Boeye Ukuli, were made strictly in line with Sections 271(2) and 281(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which empower state governors to appoint judges based on recommendations of the National Judicial Council (NJC).
He disclosed that the Delta State Judicial Service Commission nominated qualified candidates for consideration, after which the NJC conducted a rigorous screening and approved those found suitable for appointment.
Congratulating the newly sworn-in judges, the governor described their elevation as a vote of confidence in their legal expertise, integrity, professionalism and discipline.
He further cautioned them to resist all forms of temptation capable of undermining judicial independence, noting that in the court of public opinion, it is often the judge—not the litigants—who is ultimately on trial.
Governor Oborevwori reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the justice delivery system in Delta State, describing the swearing-in as another milestone in the drive to build a judiciary that is functional, fast, fair and accessible.
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