The Chief Judge of Osun State, Hon. Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, has formally petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) against the state Attorney General, Wole Jimi-Bada, Esq., accusing him of professional misconduct, constitutional breaches, and conduct unbecoming of a legal practitioner.

In a petition referenced BB/LPDC/1672/2025, Justice Ojo alleges that Mr. Jimi-Bada unlawfully assumed the title and functions of Acting Chairman of the Osun State Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The Chief Judge contends that by law, she alone is the designated Chairman of the JSC under the 1999 Constitution (as amended), and that the Attorney General’s self-appointment directly violates this constitutional provision.

The petition highlights a controversial memo issued by Mr. Jimi-Bada in which he identified himself as Acting Chairman of the JSC. According to Justice Ojo, the Attorney General has been promoting staff, convening meetings, and making decisions reserved exclusively for the Chairman, thereby undermining the authority of the Chief Judge and causing institutional confusion.

These actions allegedly continued despite ongoing litigation at the National Industrial Court, Ibadan Division, concerning the constitution of a new JSC by the Osun State government, involving previous JSC members.

Justice Ojo accuses Mr. Jimi-Bada of breaching Rule 1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct by engaging in conduct likely to bring the legal profession into disrepute and for usurping the constitutional duties of the Chief Judge, creating instability within the state judiciary.

Supporting documents attached to the petition include a sworn affidavit from the Chief Judge, copies of the memo, and evidence of the Attorney General’s actions under the disputed title.

Following the petition, the LPDC has formally notified Mr. Jimi-Bada, directing him to file a defense affidavit with supporting documents within 24 days of receiving the notice. He is also required to submit ten copies of his defense to the Secretary of the LPDC at the Body of Benchers Office in Abuja, including full professional and contact details.

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