Hon. Justice T.A.A. Ayorinde Vs A-G And Commissioner For Justice Oyo State & Ors (1996)

LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report

UWAIS, CJN.

The appellant, who was and still is the Chief Judge of Oyo State, received a letter on the 22nd day of November, 1993 dated the 15th day of November, 1993. The letter bore reference No. G. 516/T/4 and was signed by the 2nd respondent. It reads as follows:-

“G/516/T/4 15th November, 93

Hon. Justice T.A.A. Ayorinde,

Chief Judge of Oyo State,

High Court,

Ibadan.

Investigation for Misconduct

1. I have the directive of His Excellency the Governor of Oyo State to refer to an endorsement of a letter to your goodself by the Honorable Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly dated the 8th November, 1993 informing you that a panel of investigation had been set up and sworn-in to investigate allegations of misconduct against you.
2. In the circumstances of your being under investigation for misconduct your Lordship is hereby requested to proceed on leave with immediate effect.

Signed

(I.A. Osunbunmi)

Director General

For Secretary to the State Government.”

This letter was endorsed to the Chief Registrar (4th Respondent) and the 3rd respondent. The endorsement to the latter reads:

“Our Ref. No. G. 516T/5A