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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has again appealed for amicable resolution of the ongoing strike by the state chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). He hosted a delegation of JUSUN national executives led by the President, Comrade Marwan Adamu, seeking their intervention to end the dispute. Expressing concerns over the disruption of justice administration, Governor Adeleke recounted his previous efforts including paying withheld salaries of some judicial staff and negotiations on wardrobe allowances.  However, he noted that the issues are beyond the executive arm as it is a judicial matter. While assuring his full support, the Governor urged the national leadership of JUSUN to interface with all parties involved to find lasting solutions and restore industrial harmony in the state judiciary. Responding, the JUSUN President regretted the prolonged strike paralyzing Osun judiciary, blaming it on his ill-health.  He promised to meet relevant stakeholders and resol

By: Ebun Olu-Adegboruwa, SAN                          The Judiciary in Osun state is in some quandary at the moment, nearing a total paralysis of governance, if the anomaly is not arrested urgently.  In law, there are three levels of governance in every State in Nigeria, the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary.  All the three arms must work together.  The legislature enacted the law that created the offices of the three arms, specifying their respective duties and obligations.  The executive formulates policies and programmes for the government and the people while the judiciary acts as a check upon the exercise of the powers of state.  Upon his election, the President is sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and upon his assumption of office, the President in turn proclaims the legislature.  The President appoints the Chief Justice and for the latter to properly assume office, his appointment has to be confirmed by the Senate and thereafter he has to be sworn in by the Pre