Former Kogi West senator Dino Melaye has denied making comments about Justice Peter Lifu’s health, accusing Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain Buba Galadima of wrongly linking him to the controversy.
Melaye, in a Facebook post, said he was shocked by Galadima’s remarks and insisted he had never commented on the judge’s health.
“I was extremely shocked to hear that Alhaji Buba Galadima mentioned that I made comments on Justice Lifu’s health. It is most unfortunate because I never made any comment on Justice Lifu’s health,” he said.
He also criticised Galadima personally, suggesting that age was affecting him.
“Old age must be catching up with Buba Galadima. Now I know you can’t cure old age, you can only manage it,” Melaye added.
Galadima had reportedly criticised members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over their reaction to a court judgment involving the party, accusing them of lacking intelligence. He also reportedly mentioned Melaye in connection with the controversy surrounding Justice Lifu’s absence.
The exchange centres on the disagreement over the ADC judgment and comments attributed to Melaye about the judge’s health, which the former senator has now denied making.
