The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has distanced himself from the strike action of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN).
Speaking via a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor stated that he was committed to the effective functioning of the judiciary in Osun State.
He insisted that the allegations of deliberate boycott by his appointees to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) were unfounded.
The governor asserted that the paralysis of the judiciary should not be blamed on his appointees, but on the inability of the chief Judge to carry out his duties.
The statement reads in part, “The attention of the Governor Ademola Adeleke has been drawn to the letter dated 8th December 2025, issued by the Forum of Nigerian Bar Association Branches in Osun State, wherein allegations were levelled against His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, and his appointees to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
“It has therefore become imperative to issue this rejoinder to correct the misrepresentations contained in the petition and to reaffirm the Governor’s unwavering commitment to constitutional governance, the rule of law, and the effective functioning of the judiciary in Osun State.
“His Excellency, Governor Adeleke, is deeply concerned about the paralysis of the judiciary in Osun State. The allegations of deliberate refusal or boycott by government-appointed members of the JSC are unfounded.
“The paralysis of the judiciary is not attributable to any inaction on the part of His Excellency’s appointees, but rather to the persistent refusal of the Honourable Chief Judge to convene meetings of the JSC and to implement the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed during the last strike with members of JUSUN, Osun State Chapter.
“The Honourable Chief Judge has, for a continuous period of two years, failed, neglected, and refused to convene any meeting of the Judicial Service Commission. Since the constitution and appointment of the Commission, the Chief Judge has persistently declined to discharge this statutory duty, notwithstanding several letters, formal applications, and repeated reminders duly issued by the Honourable State Attorney General and the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN).
“This refusal constitutes a grave dereliction of duty and has effectively hindered the proper functioning of the JSC. We challenge the Chief Judge and the NBA to produce a single letter wherein the Chief Judge either convened a meeting of the JSC or directed the Secretary of the Commission to do so.
“During the last JUSUN strike, His Excellency personally intervened. On 6th February 2024, the National President of JUSUN, Comrade Marwan Mustapha Adamu, led members of his Executive to meet with Governor Adeleke, who appealed for a resolution of the legitimate demands of JUSUN Osun Chapter. Subsequently, the National President met separately with the Honourable Chief Judge and his team to address the grievances of judicial workers.
“It is imperative to note that His Excellency, Governor Adeleke, remains steadfast in his commitment to safeguarding the rule of law, strengthening democratic institutions, and ensuring that the judiciary resumes full operations without delay. The Government of Osun State and its appointees to the JSC stand ready to resolve all outstanding issues in the overriding interest of justice, constitutional governance, and good administration. Our only plea is that the Chief Judge does the right thing and not resort to cheap blackmail and gimmicks.”
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