By Mojisola Oladele
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Osun State , Mr. Olumide Jimi-Bada says the present administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke remained committed to the rule of law.
Mr. Jimi-Bada stated this to newsmen, shortly after recieving an award of Excellence during an event organized by the State Counsels, held at the Ministry of Justice, Government Secretariat, Abere , Osogbo.
Mr. Jimi-Bada who explained that contrary to allegations that the Governor had been interfering in Obaship installations in recent time , noted that the state government is not lawless and the allegations were untrue.
“The State Government most importantly observes the rule of law and we have not breached a single court order”.
While attributing his achievements to the support from the state governor, Mr. Jimi – Bada said Governor Adeleke gave every cabinet member a level play ground to perform efficiently.
Speaking on behalf of other awardees, Justice Adeyinka Aderibigbe acknowledged the strong synergy between the Judges and the State Ministry of Justice since Mr. Jimi-Bada came on board.
“I commend the Attorney – General and Commissioner for Justice in view of his remarkable efforts to improve the ministry”
Justice Aderibigbe described the ministry of Justice as the most important ministry that serve as clearing house for other MDAs, hence the need for other ministries to support it for better performance.
The event had in attendance the Olufon of Ifon Osun, Oba Peter Ipadeola, the Alara of Ara, Oba Windapo Adesola, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Shola Ogungbile, Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Mr. George Alabi and member, board of Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC, Dr. Oladimeji Oriolowo.
