After 16 years of suspension by the National Judicial Council (NJC), Justice Babajide Jubril Aladejana of Ekiti State High Court has been reinstated to office.
Justice Aladejana was suspended from office in 2006 with the state’s former Chief Judge, Justice Kayode Bamisile, under the administration of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore.
The duo were suspended for their alleged roles in the political crisis that led to the impeachment of the former Governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose on October 16, 2006, over alleged N1.4 billion poultry scandal, abuse of office and illegal operation of a foreign account.
However, Justice Aladejana officially resumed work on Tuesday, according to reports by Daily Post.
The lift of his suspension followed a review by the NJC.
He was said to have been subsequently allocated High Court number two where he would be hearing cases and performing other judicial functions.