Governor Rotimi Akeredolu reacts to statement by lead counsel to state Chief Judge

Governor of Ondo state, H. E. Rotimi Akeredolu has reacted to a statement made by Mr Jubrin Okutepa (SAN), lead counsel to state Chief Judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu, suggesting that the state government's reaction to a court ruling on the alleged plan to remove the CJ from office was "contemptuous".

This was disclosed by Richard Olatunde, chief press secretary to the governor, in a statement.

It revealed that the statement by the CJ's lead counsel did not come as to surprise to the governor, adding that only people who understand the import of the government statements would refrain from blunders.

It disclosed that Governor Akeredolu wasn't offended by the outburst of the lead counsel, saying that he recognizes the profundity of civility and understands that civility is not common.

Also, the governor challenged Mr Okutepa to feel free to approach the court if he truly finds the reaction contemptuous.