Oborevwori Urges Delta Judges To Dispense Justice Without Fear Or Favour
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged judges in the state to dispense justice without fear or favour, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to judicial independence, improved welfare and efficient justice delivery.
Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday when he received judges of the Delta State Judiciary, led by the Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Diai, at Government House, Asaba, as part of activities marking the 2026/2027 legal year.
The governor urged members of the judiciary to remain impartial in the discharge of their duties, stressing that the law must apply equally to all citizens, irrespective of their status or position in society.
“Nobody is above the law, and we will not allow anybody to take the law into his or her hands. I encourage you to do your work without fear or favour. Do the right thing; it is not about the government or any individual,” he said.
He also called on judges to give serious attention to cases involving kidnapping, armed robbery and murder, noting that effective justice delivery was essential to maintaining peace, security and public confidence in the state.
On judicial welfare and infrastructure, Oborevwori disclosed that his administration was constructing 10 residential quarters for judges, comprising five in Warri and five in Asaba.
He assured the judiciary that the projects would be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
The governor also pledged continued support for the training and professional development of judges, as well as the provision of modern equipment to enhance court operations.
He specifically mentioned stenographic machines for the verbatim recording of court proceedings, explaining that the adoption of modern technology would improve efficiency and strengthen the administration of justice.
Oborevwori further approved requests for improved security at court facilities and additional solar power installations across judicial divisions in the state.
The measures, he said, would help safeguard judicial infrastructure and ensure the effective operation of digital court equipment.
Earlier, the Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Theresa Diai, commended the governor for his administration’s support for judicial training, information and communications technology, and the development of court infrastructure.
She acknowledged improvements in judicial facilities, including the renovation of High Courts, magistrate courts and customary courts across the state.
Diai disclosed that 20 judges had been sponsored for overseas training as part of efforts to strengthen their professional capacity and improve the quality of justice delivery.
She also said equipment to support electronic filing and virtual court hearings had been deployed to the High Courts, reflecting ongoing efforts to modernise judicial operations.
However, the Chief Judge appealed to the state government to provide adequate security for court facilities and install additional solar power systems in judicial divisions where existing installations were insufficient.
She expressed appreciation for the administration’s support and called for sustained collaboration between the executive and judicial arms of government to strengthen the judiciary and improve access to justice across Delta State.
