CSOs To Adeleke: Leave Osun Chief Judge Alone

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has been charged to stay away from the alleged attempt to illegally remove the State Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo from office, describing it as an attempt to plunge the state into crisis.

The warning was given by a coalition of Civil Societies Organisation, comprising of Transparency and Accountability Group, TAG, Committee for Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, Dialogue 360 and Osun Civil Societies Coalition.

Ayo Ologun who spoke on behalf of the groups on Wednesday said attempts by the Governor to remove the Chief Judge Ojo is not only troubling but also condemnable.

“The coalition of civil society groups committed to upholding the principles of justice, transparency, and the rule of law, strongly condemns the recent attempt by the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to illegally remove the Chief Judge of Osun State, Honorable Justice Adebola Adepele Ojo. This move is particularly troubling as it appears to be a reprisal against the Chief Judge for her principled stand against attempts to manipulate the judiciary in the state.

“The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of any democratic society, and any attempt to undermine or interfere with the judiciary compromises the very foundation of the rule of law.

“The Chief Judge, in her capacity, has a constitutional duty to uphold justice and ensure the fair and impartial administration of the law. Her commitment to these principles should be celebrated, not met with attempts at removal for political reasons.

“We hereby call on Governor Ademola Adeleke to respect the independence of the judiciary and immediately cease any attempts to remove the Chief Judge based on her principled stance. The judiciary must be allowed to operate without fear of reprisal or political interference, ensuring that justice is served impartially and without bias”, he said.

Reacting through a statement, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi said the state government is unaware of any plot against the State Chief Judge, but added that no public official is immune to accountability process.

“The government also wishes to state that the constitution and the state laws clearly spell out responsibilities of state officials. The same laws lay out rules for accountability and transparency across government sectors. The Governor and all government officials whether elected or appointed into any arm of government are not immune from the accountability process.

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