Legal practitioner Jiti Ogunye has strongly opposed calls for Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to resign over PFIPC allegations, arguing it would undermine justice.He stressed that Gbajabiamila should only step down if his stay in office obstructs investigations.
Ogunye highlighted that the Chief of Staff is entitled to presumption of innocence until proven guilty, warning against convicting officials in public opinion before legal processes conclude.
He accused PFIPC DC Prince Adeyemi of fabricating documents to falsely claim leadership of a non-existent agency, claiming the scheme aimed to deceive investors and institutions.Ogunye dismissed claims Gbajabiamila benefited from the alleged fraud, noting he has consistently denied any involvement with Adeyemi.
The legal expert emphasized that allegations must be thoroughly investigated, stressing that public officials shouldn't resign over unproven accusations.The debate centers on balancing accountability with due process in high-profile cases.
Original title: PFIPC: ‘Gbajabiamila’s Resignation Will Be More Injurious To Pursuit Of Justice’ – Jiti Ogunye
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