Rosaline Omotosho

Rosaline Omotosho (February 27, 1931 — July 1, 1999) also known as Roseline Ajoke Omotosho, née Sonola-Soyinka, was a Nigerian judge. She was the first female Chief Judge in Nigeria and in West Africa, serving as Chief Judge of Lagos State from 1995 to 1996. She had earlier served as a judge of the High Court of Lagos State and held several senior legal positions in the Federal Ministry of Justice. Quotes The courts have power to review executive power exercised under provisions of Decrees and Edicts. It is doubtful whether a legal draughtsman, however genius, can effectively oust the jurisdiction of courts. Regardless of Decree No. 13 the court will continue to assume jurisdiction where executive powers are exercised outside legal orbit. It is a jurisdiction of the courts which cannot be ousted by any legislation. International Commission of Jurists External links Category:1999 deaths Category:Judges from Nigeria Category:Women in law Category:Women from Nigeria Category:1931 births Category:Women born in the 1930s