The National Judicial Council in a statement signed by the Council’s Acting Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye, said the two judges were found guilty of professional misconduct at the 77th meeting of the council held on July 15
He said the NJC in exercise of its disciplinary powers had suspended Justice Mohammed Yunusa and Justice Olamide Oloyede from office, pending the approval of their compulsory retirement.
He said Justice Mohammed Yunusa was axed pursuant to allegations contained in a petition written against him by the Civil Society Network Against Corruption.
On the allegations against Justice Olamide Oloyede by Osun Civil Societies Coalition, council also recommended her to Gov Rauf Aregbesola, for compulsory retirement from office.
“The judge failed to conduct herself in such a manner as to preserve the dignity of her office and impartiality and independence of the judiciary.
“The petition was said to contain political statements, unsubstantiated allegations and accusations aimed at deriding, demeaning and undermining the Government of Osun State.
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