The National Judicial Council (NJC) has given the Ondo State Chief Judge, Justice Olasehinde Kumuyi, a 14-day ultimatum to reply to a petition by an Akure lawyer, Femi Emmanuel Emodamori.
Emodamori, on September 4, alleged that Justice Kumuyi administered the oath of office on Deputy Governor Lasisi Oluboyo.
The lawyer said the process was illegal. Justice Kumuyi was said to have directed the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Eyitayo Jegede, to administer the oath of office on Oluboyo.
Oluboyo was sworn in in April, following the impeachment of Ali Olanusi.
NJC said: “Re: Complaint of issuance of false public certificate, abuse of office and bringing the Office of the Chief Judge into disrepute against Justice Olasehinde Kumuyi, the Chief Judge of Ondo State.
“I forward herewith a petition dated September 4 against you by Femi Emmanuel on the above subject matter. The petition speaks for itself. I shall be glad to have your comments within 14 days from the date of your receipt of this letter, please.”