Attorney-General: Appointment of new Owa didn’t breach any court order
Osun Attorney-General, Barrister Oluwole Jimi-Bada, has said that the State Government never breached any court order for installing Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as new Owa Obokun of Ijesa land.
Jimi-Bada speaking with newsmen after he bagged ‘Man of the Year Award’ from the staff of the Osun State Ministry at the weekend, noted Governor Ademola Adeleke- led administration has respect for rule of law.
According to him: “This government is not a lawless one, we recognise the Rule of Law. All the claims and allegations from the opposition are not correct.
“On Owa Obokun that was installed, the government did not breach any order of court. The order that they were referring to had been set aside by High Court of Osun State, there is no order that is pending.Related News
“I am the Attorney-General, if there is any order that is subsisting, I will advise the government not to proceed. There is no valid or subsisting court order that is still pending.”
Commenting on the award, he said: “Receiving this Man of the Year Award is not just a personal achievement; it is a testament to the collective effort, dedication, and unwavering support of each and every one of you here at the Ministry of Justice.”
Deputy Director of the Department of Public Prosecution, Mr. Moses Faremi, explained that the staff decided to honour the Commissioner for his role in facilitating the improved welfare package they have been enjoying since he took charge of the Ministry.
