The Ondo State Government has said necessary legal action will be taken on the judgment nullifying the creation of the 33 Local Council Development Areas in the state.
The government’s reaction was contained in a statement by the Attorney General of the state, Kayode Ajulo, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Akure, the state capital.
On Thursday, Justice A.O Adebusuoye of the state High Court had in a judgment, described the creation of the LCDAs as unlawful.
The court said it was illegal for a governor to sign a law outside the state.
The court said that the Local Government Creation Law 2023, signed by the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Ibadan, was unconstitutional, illegal, null and void.
According to the commissioner, the government had taken cognizance of Ondo State High Court’s judgment and had requested a Certified True Copy of it.
Ajulo said after it was studied and analysed, a legal opinion would be presented to the state government.
“Subsequently, all necessary measures, in accordance with our laws, will be taken to safeguard the interests of our citizens, foster peaceful coexistence, and uphold the rule of law.
“The Attorney General remains steadfast in his commitment to prioritizing the well-being and welfare of our citizens, working tirelessly to ensure that justice and the law are served,” the statement said. (NAN)
