LAWYER DISPELS FINANCIAL IMPROPRIETY ALLEGATION

not in any way connected with the matter.

“The suspect has even apologised to her Ladyship, for the attendant embarrassment and negative publicity caused her. The matter has since been resolved”, the Lawyer said.

Babatunde, who is over 30 years at the Bar, said the allegations were borne out of petty jealousy, by those who felt bitter about Justice Atilade’s immediate succession after her sister.

“This is the first time there will be a transition between sisters holding the office of Chief Judge, and in their acceptance speeches, both attributed it to merit and to the Glory of God.

“Naturally, there were people envious of this historical feat, and even in the Bible new things and teachings were not easily accepted and they were always ready to throw stones”, the Lawyer said.

He urged the public to disregard claims by unnamed senior officers, who he said spread falsehood about Justice Atilade.

“It is sad that the exalted office of the Chief Judge is now being made the subject of accusations, the first time in the history of Lagos State Judiciary in particular.

“It is on record, that there has not been any petition to or query from the NJC on any CJ during the previous tenures.

“Lagos State Judges are among the most honourable in Nigeria, and none of them was the focus of any of the recent accusations of judicial corruption”, Babatunde said.