Rotimi Oyedepo, the newly appointed director of publicprosecutions (DPP) in the federal ministry of justice, has assumed duty. In December 2025, President Bola Tinubu approved theappointment of Oyedepo, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as DPP. Oyedepo was transferred from the Economic and FinancialCrimes Commission (EFCC) to the mainstream federal civil service. He succeeded Abubakar Babadoko, who retired on December 31,2025, after completing the mandatory eight-year tenure as director. In a statement on Tuesday, Oyedepo promised to strengthenNigeria’s public prosecution system through professionalism, independence, andstrict adherence to the rule of law. The senior advocate appreciated the president and LateefFagbemi, attorney-general of the federation, for finding him worthy of theappointment. He added that his administration’s priorities includeprosecutorial independence, professionalism, and strict compliance with theconstitution and rule of law. He said the credibility of the justice system dependslargely on the integrity of prosecutorial decisions. “I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming goodwill,prayers, and congratulatory messages following my appointment as director ofpublic prosecutions of the federation,” he said. “This appointment is a solemn call to service. “Prosecutorial decisions under my leadership will be guidedsolely by law, evidence, and the public interest, anchored on fairness,diligence, and integrity. “I look forward to constructive engagement and cooperationas we work together to build a credible, formidable, and future-ready publicprosecution system for our nation.”
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