It advised them not to join in the alleged conspiracy to remove Ajana. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement said, “The recommendation of the Kogi State House of Assembly for the removal of the State Chief Judge is, therefore, a misdirected shadowboxing, which not only exposes the state legislature to public ridicule but also reinforces impressions and allegations in the public space that it has been compromised to execute ignoble schemes of the state executive.” He stated that the development is not healthy for the image of the legislators in the state and could lead to their recall by their constituents. According to him, the powers and functions of the state legislature, vis-a vis those of the judiciary, are well carved out in the nation’s laws and should be respected at all times. Ologbondiyan said, “The Kogi lawmakers should note that they were elected to uphold good governance and rule of law for the benefit and welfare of the people of Kogi State, and not as instruments of witch-hunt and intimidation.” “The party, therefore, charges the members of Kogi State House of Assembly to immediately retrace their steps and ensure that, as lawmakers, they are not found on the wrong side of the law,” he added.]]>

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