As members of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Osun State, on Thursday embarked on peaceful protest, in compliance with the directive of the National body of the union to press for financial
autonomy, the State Deputy Governor, Benedict Alabi, has assured them of the implementation of the policy to strengthen democracy.
He, reiterated the conviction of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, on the sanctity and independence of judiciary as an integral ingredient of democracy and his commitment to the rule of law as a patriotic Nigerian, adding that the Governor would have loved to address members of the union but for the National Economic Council meeting he was participating through zoom.
The Deputy Governor, asserted that the executive arm of government in the state understands and recognizes the importance of separation of power in every constitutional democracy.
Alabi, who addressed the protesters at the State Secretariat, Abere, on behalf of the Governor also commended them for the peaceful manner the protest was conducted and the level of maturity and understanding displayed in the course of pressing home their demand.
''You know I was confident and calm when my convoy ran into your procession; I was sure that every protest embarked upon by this noble union is always peaceful and orderly, and you must acknowledge our civility and democratic maturity too in the state of Osun, despite the obstruction of my convoy, my security personnel were seen appealing to protesters for space to quickly get to the office and prepare for your arrival on behalf of the Governor .
''Sincerely, that is the type of political orientation we have
institutionalized since the inception of our administration, as a pathway to egalitarian and just society, where the rule of law remains compass for social behaviour.
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