{
  "id": 19955829,
  "title": "I never commented on Justice Lifu’s illness, Melaye replies Galadima",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/i-never-commented-on-justice-lifus-illness-melaye-replies-galadima",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T09:36:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-never-commented-on-justice-lifus-illness-melaye-replies-galadima/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has responded to claims made by Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, regarding Justice Peter Lifu's health. Melaye expressed shock that Galadima mentioned his name while discussing the judge's illness, asserting that he never commented on Lifu's health. Melaye suggested that Galadima's memory might be affected by old age, stating, \"Old age must be catching up with Buba Galadima. Now I know you can't cure old age, you can only manage it.\" Galadima had previously criticized members of the African Democratic Congress for their reaction to Lifu's illness, accusing them of lacking intelligence. He also mentioned that ADC had obtained a certified true copy of the judgment delivered against the party and expressed concern that the judge's absence from the country could delay the party's appeal against the judgment.",
  "summary": "Former Senator Dino Melaye has denied Buba Galadima’s claim that he commented on the health of Federal High Court judge, Justice Peter Lifu. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-never-commented-on-justice-lifus-illness-melaye-replies-galadima/",
  "key_points": [
    "Dino Melaye denies commenting on Justice Lifu's health.",
    "Buba Galadima criticized ADC for reaction to Lifu's illness.",
    "Galadima sought certified true copy of judgment against ADC."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The public dispute between Melaye and Galadima shifts the focus from the legal implications of the judge's illness to personal grievances and accusations regarding memory and aging.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}