Delta Attorney-General harps on adherence to rule of law

The newly-sworn in Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Delta State, Mr. Ekemejero Ohwovoriole (SAN), says the administration of Sheriff Oborevwori will adhere to the rule of law in the governance of the state.

Ohwovoriole, however, called on Deltans to sustain their adherence to the rule of law at all times, gave the assurances on Friday in Asaba when he assumed office at the State Ministry of Justice.

He said that he was elated to have been called upon by the governor to serve in his administration, stressing that he would do his very best to achieve the ‘MORE’ agenda in the area of Justice delivery.

The Attorney-General stated that he would build on the foundation and achievements of his predecessor, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo (SAN) for the overall benefits of the state government and Deltans in particular.

While saying that he would prioritise the welfare of staff of the Ministry, Ohwovoriole solicited their support and cooperation to enable him succeed in his assignments.

Ohwovoriole recalled that the state governor had during their swearing in, emphasised the resolve of his administration to ensure that the Qdministration of Criminal Justice Law and the Administration of Civil Justice Law played pivotal role in the policy direction of his administration.

Earlier, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe, who presented two (handover notes) to the Attorney -General, officially welcomed him to the Ministry and pledged the unwavering commitment and support of the staff of the Ministry.

Erebe said that he has transmitted the affairs of the Ministry to the Attorney -General, adding that he had been overseeing the affairs of the Ministry since May , 2023 when the tenure of the former Attorney -General elapsed following the end of the Okowa administration.

The Solicitor-General reiterated that the governor was very keen on the Administration of Criminal Justice Law and the Administration of Civil Justice Law, explaining that there was also the need to hand the over to the Attorney-General.