Denies Allegations of Improper Meeting with Supreme Court Justice
…..Urges lawyers to defend their Clients instead of seeking withdrawal of cases
The Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie, has called on lawyers in Benin to support the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo by contributing to the delivery of justice and governance in the state.
Speaking at the June edition of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) monthly meeting in Benin City, Osagie urged legal practitioners to focus on defending their clients in court rather than lobbying for withdrawal of charges.
He emphasized that the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) reviews cases strictly based on evidence, not personal influence or pressure.
The Attorney General also addressed recent allegations on social media alleging that himself and a Supreme Court Justice met secretly to influence the outcome of the Edo governorship election appeal at the Supreme Court, describing the claims as “wicked, malicious, and unpatriotic”. He clarified that the Justice visited Benin for a private social event and that no such meeting took place.
Osagie praised Governor Okpebholo for his leadership and transparency and urged the NBA to continue supporting the administration’s efforts toward practical and effective governance.
He concluded by charging lawyers to use the law as a tool for social engineering and development, not personal or political attack, reaffirming the need for professionalism, rule of law, and collective resolutions on critical matters affecting the legal community.
In their separate remarks, Idemudia Osifo Esq., Chairman of the NBA Benin Branch, and David Maduku, former Secretary of the NBA Benin Branch, lauded the Attorney General for hosting them and for always identifying with them.
Clementina Agweda
Public Relations Officer,Office of the Hon.Attorney General and Commisioner for Justice,Edo State.
