Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has denied making comments about the health of Justice Peter Lifu, following criticism by a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Alhaji Buba Galadima, over the judge’s absence.
Two days ago, Galadima was reported to have criticised members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, accusing them of lacking intelligence over their reaction to a court judgment involving the party.
Galadima reportedly took aim at Melaye over the controversy surrounding Justice Lifu’s absence.
Reacting to Galadima’s remark on his Facebook account, Melaye expressed shock at being linked to comments about the judge’s health, insisting that he never made such statements.
“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.
The former senator also questioned Galadima’s remarks, suggesting that age might be 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.
