UWAIS, C.J.N. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The appellant, who was and still is the Chief Judge of Oyo State, received a letter on the 22nd day of November, 1993 dated the 15th day of November, 1993. The letter bore reference No. G. 516/T/4 and was signed by the 2nd respondent. It reads as follows:-
"G/516/T/4
15th November, 93
Hon. Justice T.A.A. Ayorinde,
Chief Judge of Oyo State,
High Court,
Ibadan.
Investigation for Misconduct
1. I have the directive of His Excellency the Governor of Oyo State to refer to an endorsement of a letter to your good self by the Honourable Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly dated the 8th November, 1993, informing you that a panel of investigation had been set up and sworn in to investigate allegations of misconduct against you.
2. In the circumstances of your being under investigation for misconduct your Lordship is hereby requested to proceed on leave with immediate effect.
Signed
(I.A. Osunbunmi)
Director General
For Secretary to the …