The People’s Democratic Party in Ondo state, has called for the resignation of the state Attorney General and Justice Commissioner, Kayode Ajulo SAN, over the appointment of Transition Committees for 18 Local Governments and 33 Local Council Development Areas despite court injuction.
Recall that Ajulo had justified the appointment by the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The party accused Ajulo of violating his Oath of office by urging governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to trample on the constitution and the Supreme Court pronouncement on LCDAs.
Ajulo said in a statement that the appointment of Transition Committees for 18 Local Governments and 33 Local Council Development Areas was the Constitutional right of the Governor.
According to him ” the appointment of Transition Committees is a lawful exercise of the Governor’s constitutional powers.
“The Committees are intended to ensure seamless transition and continuity of government business in the affected areas.
“The judgment of Hon Justice A.O Adebusuoye on 20th June, 2024, only declared the Local Government Creation Law 2023 unconstitutional, but did not invalidate the executive and administrative powers of the Governor of Ondo State to take steps that will ensure effective and good governance of any part of the State.
Ajulo added that ” The legality of the LCDAs is currently the subject of ongoing legal proceedings, which are presently under appeal.
The court has taken notice of this appeal. Therefore, the Governor’s appointment of Transition Committees is not in contempt of the court’s judgment, but rather a prudent action to ensure that the business of government continues uninterrupted in the affected areas.