Ondo govt reaffirms commitment to justice reforms

Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN has reaffirmed commitment and focus to justice reforms in the state.

Speaking while dismissing reports of contract racketeering, Ajulo said since assuming office as the Attorney General, Ondo state has earned recognition for spearheading justice sector reforms.

He noted that among other notable contributions in the justice system are mobilising over 273 volunteer senior and junior lawyers to provide free legal support to Ondo.

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“Driving reforms to reduce case delays and make justice more accessible.; Strengthening institutional accountability in the Ministry of Justice.

“Enhancing collaboration between the judiciary, executive, and security agencies; and Mentoring young lawyers and creating platforms for their professional development”.

Dr Ajulo dismissed the allegations linking him to contract racketeering in the Judicial Village Project, describing the claims as a smear campaign targeting his rising profile.

The petition, reportedly filed by the Movement for the Redemption of Ondo State (MROS), alleged the Attorney General’s involvement in irregularities tied to the controversial project.

While reacting, he said the petitioners displayed a poor understanding of governance processes in the state. “The execution and supervision of capital projects, including judiciary-related building infrastructure, fall strictly under the Ministry of Infrastructure,.

”As Attorney General, my role is to promote and defend initiatives that strengthen the justice sector, not to award or supervise contracts,” the Attorney General clarified.