Ondo State’s governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has removed the interim chairs of the state’s 18 LGAs and 33 LCDAs, or local council development areas.
According to Aiyedatiwa, the interim chairmen would continue to hold their positions until a judge rules on the issue.
The governor instructed the suspended caretaker chairmen to turn over all LCDC properties in a letter signed by Alonge Adewale of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
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Look up Daily Post Nigeria Daily Post Breaking: Aiyedatiwa removes LG caretaker chairman in Ondo, NigeriaPublished by Seun Opejobi on January 3, 2024
Ondo State’s governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has removed the interim chairs of the state’s 18 LGAs and 33 LCDAs, or local council development areas.
According to Aiyedatiwa, the interim chairmen would continue to hold their positions until a judge rules on the issue.
The governor instructed the suspended caretaker chairmen to turn over all LCDC properties in a letter signed by Alonge Adewale of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
“The Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has learned that despite the suspension of all recently appointed Caretaker Committee members,” the letter stated.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) requested an interim injunction to prevent late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu from appointing any individual or individuals not democratically elected to caretaker committees to manage the affairs of local councils and LCDAs. The request was granted by an Akure High Court presided over by Justice Yemi Fasanmi, pending the outcome of the interlocutory injunction in the lawsuit.
Upon their return to office, Justice Fasanmi later prohibited the caretaker chairman from performing their duties, using their prior oath of office as justification.