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Buhari approves compulsory retirement for Justice Ademola, sacks Tokode

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of Justice Adeniyi Ademola and the sack of Justice O.O Tokode, both of who served as judges of the federal high courts in Abuja and Benin respectively.

Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, in a statement said that the president’s decision followed recommendations from the National Judicial Council.

The statement said the disciplinary actions on the two justices were in pursuance of section 292 (1) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

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The statement added: Justice Tokode was 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.

It said the president urged judicial officers to be alive to their responsibilities and eschew corruption in the discharge of their duties.

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