The appeal was contained in an April 21 letter addressed to the governor and titled: ”re: Compulsory retirement of Honourable Justice Gbajabiamila: Letter of appeal for your Excellency’s intervention”. It was signed by the Branch Chairman and Secretary, Dotun Adetunji and Blessing Eneh. The letter stated in part: “On behalf of the Executive and all members of the above-named Branch of the NBA, we hereby appeal passionately for your Excellency’s intervention on the decision of the National Judicial Council on compulsory retirement of Honourable Justice Oluyinka Gbajabiamila on Tuesday, the 19th of April, 2016. “Honourable Justice Oluyinka Gbajabiamila an incorruptible, honest, thorough, upright and God-fearing Judge who is one of the best Judges in Lagos State as his judgments are per merit, does not deserve the decision of the National Judicial Council. “Moreover your Excellency Sir, Justice Oluyinka Gbajabiamila is a man of integrity that lawyers and even litigants vouch for. We cannot but have Honourable Justice Oluyinka Gbajabiamila back on the bench. We plead passionately. “We pray your Excellency for your quick intervention to ensure that the decision is reversed. “Thanking your Excellency in anticipated swift action,” it stated. By Adebisi Onanugaon]]>