Breaking: Governor Adeleke Refutes Claims Of Suspending Osun Chief Judge

Justice Ojo took her case to the National Industrial Court, Ibadan division, contesting her impending removal…CONTINUE READING

In response to the court appeal, the presiding judge, Justice Dele Peters, issued a restraining order against Governor Adeleke and three others, preventing them from ousting her.

Despite the court order, Justice Ojo was suspended, and Governor Adeleke directed the appointment of Justice Yinka Afolabi in an interim capacity until the Osun State House of Assembly completes its investigation into the filed petition.

In a statement released on Friday, the state government, represented by Commissioner Kolapo Alimi, clarified that the petition and initial actions against the Osun state Chief Judge had been forwarded to the National Judicial Council (NJC).

The statement emphasized that Governor Adeleke had not violated any court order, asserting that the State House of Assembly, which sanctioned Adepele Ojo’s appointment, was not party to any ongoing legal proceedings.

The government discredited online information as mere “stunts” and emphasized that the misappropriated funds under investigation were allocated by the State House of Assembly, which holds the constitutional right to inquire into the fund’s utilization.

The commissioner explained that Osun State Judiciary staff, who participated in the petition, are government employees under the authority of the Osun State House of Assembly.

He reassured the public that the National Judicial Council had been duly informed of the situation, and the claim that the Chief Judge was suspended by the Governor was misrepresented by certain sections of the media.

Alimi clarified that the State Assembly, based on the principle that an official should step aside during an ongoing investigation, requested the Chief Judge to temporarily vacate her position.

The Governor, in compliance with this resolution, appointed an Acting Chief Judge as stipulated by the Constitution.

The State Assembly is expected to communicate its findings and resolutions to the public, NJC, and the Governor upon concluding its investigation.