The National Judicial Council has reinstated Justice Rita Ofili – Ajumogobia as a Judge Of the Federal High Court. The reinstatement take immediate effect. This was contained in a Circular of the Federal High Court notifying all Judges of the Court of this decision. The circular dated December 5th was signed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho and stated. “Your lordships by this circular letter notified that at the meeting of the National Judicial Council held on 1st December, 2022, the Council reinstated Hon. Justice R N Ofili – Ajumogobia as a Judicial Officer. The reinstatement takes immediate effect and there shall be no consequential posting. The Chief Registrar of the Court as well as the director and deputy director of finance and accounts were all copied in the memo. In November, 2016, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC had arraigned Justice Ofili – Ajumogobia before the Court on allegations of money laundering and breach of public trust. The however quashed and dismissed all charges against her.
NJC Reinstates Justice Ofili – Ajumogobia As Judge Of Federal High Court
