Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic)
Police used tear gas to disperse protesting members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria in Osun State as Chief Judge Justice Adepele Ojo resumed office.
The state government faced backlash for suspending the Chief Judge, leading to a backtrack on appointing an acting Chief Judge.
The judiciary workers, accusing the Chief Judge of abuse of office, had been protesting since Monday, paralyzing the justice sector.
Tension rose as police opened the gate for the Chief Judge, prompting JUSUN leaders to threaten to stop her.
The DPO warned protesters, and when tensions escalated, he dispersed them, leading JUSUN to declare an industrial action.
Osun State House of Assembly defended its resolution for the Chief Judge to step aside, citing the need for a fair investigation. JUSUN sought assistance from lawmakers, claiming unfair treatment by the Chief Judge.
