Lawyer Dispels Financial Impropriety Allegation Against Former Lagos CJ, Atilade

Mr. Olugbenga Babatunde, Lawyer to former Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade, has dismissed the rumours of financial impropriety allegations levelled against her, describing them as baseless.

There have been rumours that the former Chief Judge is under probe, for mismanaging the State Judiciary funds while she was in charge.

Reacting to the said rumours, Babatunde in a statement issued on behalf of the immediate Lagos Chief Judge, said nothing could be further from the truth and challenged anyone with evidence of corruption against her to come forward or keep quiet.

The Lawyer said the National Judicial Council (NJC), which is responsible for disciplining judges, never issued Justice Atilade a query over her conduct, let alone over acts of corruption all through her tenure in office.

Babatunde said it is unfortunate that many unfounded stories and insinuations have been coming from the top hierarchy of the Lagos State High Court against Justice Atilade, who took over the baton from her elder sister, Justice Ayotunde Phillips.

According to him, the invitation of Justice Atilade’s former Personal Assistant by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning, had nothing to do with Justice Atilade’s integrity or activities whilst in office.

“It has already been confirmed that her PA was invited for questioning, but there has been no legal proceedings brought against him, and the retired Chief Judge and the Judiciary, are