NEW DPP ROTIMI OYEDEPO VOWS TO BOLSTER PUBLIC PROSECUTION
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Rotimi Oyedepo, the newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, has officially assumed office.
His appointment was approved by President Bola Tinubu in December 2025. Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was transferred from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the mainstream federal civil service to take on the role.
He succeeds Abubakar Babadoko, who retired on December 31, 2025, after completing the mandatory eight-year tenure as DPP.
In a statement on Tuesday, Oyedepo vowed to strengthen Nigeria’s public prosecution system through professionalism, independence, and strict adherence to the rule of law. He expressed gratitude to the president and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, for the appointment.
“My administration’s priorities will focus on prosecutorial independence, professionalism, and strict compliance with the constitution and the rule of law,” Oyedepo said.
He emphasized that the credibility of the justice system depends on the integrity of prosecutorial decisions. “This appointment is a solemn call to service. Prosecutorial decisions under my leadership will be guided solely by law, evidence, and the public interest, anchored on fairness, diligence, and integrity,” he added.
Oyedepo concluded by expressing eagerness for collaboration with stakeholders to build a credible, formidable, and future-ready public prosecution system for Nigeria.
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