Lawyer and rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), describing the choice as timely and crucial to strengthening the rule of law in Nigeria.
Adeyanju praised the President for entrusting such a sensitive office to a professional known for integrity and independence in a statement issued on Thursday, where he noted that the appointment reflects a positive direction in justice sector reform.
“I commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo as Director of Public Prosecutions,” Adeyanju said.
According to him, Oyedepo’s track record and independence of mind make him particularly suitable for a position that plays a central role in the administration of justice.
“Mr. Oyedepo’s demonstrated independence of mind makes him well-suited for a role that sits at the heart of the rule of law,” he stated.
“Public prosecutions must be insulated from political interference if justice is to be served, and this appointment gives reason for cautious optimism,” he stated.
Adeyanju further noted that by appointing a seasoned legal practitioner to head the office, the President has signaled that competence and respect for due process can drive meaningful reform within the justice sector.
“By entrusting such a sensitive office to a seasoned professional, the President has shown that reform of the justice sector can be driven by capacity and respect for due process,” he said.
He added that if the administration sustains this approach, it could help rebuild public trust in the criminal justice system, particularly in the area of prosecutions.
“This is a step in the right direction and one that, if sustained, can help restore faith in public prosecutions as a tool for justice rather than persecution,” Adeyanju remarked.
The activist called the appointment deserving of public commendation, while urging the new DPP to uphold the principles of fairness, professionalism, and independence in the discharge of his duties.
“This appointment deserves to be applauded,” Adeyanju said.
