Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has underscored the importance of a fair, equitable, and transparent justice system, saying the survival of democracy in Nigeria depends largely on the integrity of the judiciary and the legal profession.
Governor Adeleke made the remarks at the 2026 annual national conference of Egbe Amofin Oodua held in Ile-Ife, where he urged judicial officers and legal practitioners to uphold the rule of law and maintain the highest ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, Adeleke noted that the country was facing challenges in its democratic process, stressing that democracy would only thrive when judicial officials and lawyers remained committed to professional ethics and impartiality.
“The legal profession occupies a unique position in every democratic society because it serves as the bridge between power and justice, between authority and accountability, and between the government and the governed,” the governor said.
He added that the theme of the conference, “Advancing Constitutional Democracy, Accountability and Responsible Governance: The Role of Law,” reflected the realities confronting Nigeria and other democratic societies around the world.
“Enduring democracy can only flourish where the rule of law reigns supreme. No society can attain sustainable peace, development, or prosperity where laws are applied selectively, justice is delayed, or where citizens lose confidence in the institutions established to protect their rights,” he said.
Adeleke described the Constitution as the supreme expression of the people’s collective will, maintaining that the strength of democracy lies not only in
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