The Ondo State Authorities has outlined the steps it intends to take concerning Thursday’s court docket judgement nullifying the creation of the 33 Native Council Growth Areas (LCDAs) within the state.
The state authorities reacted to the judgement in an announcement by its Legal professional Normal and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo, in Akure, the state capital, on Friday.
The Ondo State Authorities created the LCDAs in the course of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s administration, throughout which the present governor, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, served because the deputy governor.
Nevertheless, a choose of the state Excessive Court docket, A.O Adebusuoye, nullified them in his judgement on Thursday, describing them as inchoate and unlawfully created.
The court docket held that it was unlawful for a governor to signal a legislation outdoors the state.
The court docket added that the Native Authorities Creation Legislation 2023, signed by the late Mr Akeredolu in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, outdoors the state, was unconstitutional, unlawful, null and void.
Mr Akeredolu, who was down with most cancers, assented to the invoice on 9 September 2023, creating 33 LCDAs from the 18 constitutionally-recognised Native Authorities Areas (LGAs) within the state.
Steps to take
Nevertheless, the Ondo State Authorities mentioned on Friday that it had taken cognisance of the state Excessive Court docket’s judgement and requested a licensed true copy.
After finding out the judgement, Mr Ajulo mentioned he would kind a authorized opinion and current it to the state authorities.
“Subsequently, all vital measures, in accordance with our legal guidelines, will probably be taken to safeguard the pursuits of our residents, foster peaceable coexistence, and uphold the rule of legislation.
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“The Legal professional Normal stays steadfast in his dedication to prioritising the well-being and welfare of our residents, working tirelessly to make sure that justice and the legislation are served,” the assertion mentioned.
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