The Ondo State Government says necessary legal action will be taken on the judgement nullifying the creation of the 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.

The government’s reaction was contained in a statement by the Attorney General of Ondo State, Kayode Ajulo (SAN), on Friday, June 21, 2024.

The Ondo State High Court had, in a judgement delivered by Justice A.O Adebusuoye on Thursday, 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 the Local Government Creation Law 2023 signed by the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, was unconstitutional, illegal, null, and void.

Court nullifies creation of 33 Ondo LCDAs by Akeredolu

However, Ajulo stated that the government had taken cognisance of the Ondo State High Court’s judgement and had requested a Certified True Copy of it.

The Attorney General said after it was studied and analysed, a legal opinion would be presented to the state government.

He added: “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 prioritising the well-being and welfare of our citizens, working tirelessly to ensure that justice and the law are served.”

The Star