The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has today, Friday 5th May, relocated the Federal High Court, Benin Division to the Court of Appeal Temporary Sites opposite the Federal Prisons.
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This was communicated in a letter, where the Governor revealed that due to the flood ravaging the court premises, he has moved the court to the facilities of the Appeal Court, opposite the Federal Prisons.
This action which took place today is perhaps, a response to a letter written by Patrick Echolor, who had drawn the attention of the Government to the situation and to let people get access to justice. Mr. Eholor had written on Wednesday to the Governor, asking that the court be moved to a safer location and opened for public use.
Mr. Eholor, who is also the Chairman of One Love has in appreciation to the Governor swift action said that,
“Let me use this platform to appreciate the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Acha and the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for the restoration of the Federal High Court Benin which has been closed down since March 1st 2023. Like I said in my letter of appeal to the Edo State Government few days ago, the Federal High Court is a special court which is affecting a lot of lives and properties, Edo cannot afford to lose the presence of the court due to flooding problems”
He further appreciated lawyers especially “his friend Pius Oiwoh Esq, former Chairman of the Lion Bar whose letter of appeal I read with interest and passion. Ogbankwa, Esq, also spoke on it. I believe with this development, the Police, EFCC, NDLEA and other security agencies will no longer be carrying suspects to Warri and Asaba.” He had said further in appreciation.
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