The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has denied a fake news published in a national daily alleging that he rebuked the Supreme Court over local government issues.

The governor made this known at an event hosted by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), where he was represented by his commissioner for Information, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.

In his speech, Alimi made specific reference to the press conference called by certain chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State where they cast aspersions on the Integrity of a High Court judge in the state, blackmailed the judge with false accusations over a matter that has never been heard by him.

The commissioner described such an act of blackmailing our judges as condemnable and ought to be taken up by the NBA on behalf of the judge.

He pointed out that Adeleke has the highest regard for the judiciary, especially the apex court and would not approve of any attack or open criticism of such sacred institutions.

He reaffirmed the governor's faith in the judiciary, especially on the ongoing feud about the Osun local governments involving several political parties.

“Governor Adeleke did not rebuke or attack the judiciary or the Supreme Court as published by the newspaper. It is fake news that should be discountenanced by the judicial establishment and the general public.

“The Governor appreciated the award conferred on him by the NBA. The Governor promises to continue to support and promote rule of law and good governance as a chief executive of Osun state”, the statement concluded.

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