An Ondo State High Court in Akure has nullified the establishment of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) formed by the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s administration, deeming the creation unconstitutional and illegal.
Presiding Judge Justice A.O. Adebusuoye stated that the creation of the LCDAs was not carried out lawfully.
Recall that Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo, signed the bill creating 33 local council development areas (LCDAs) in the state.
Akeredolu approved the bill on Saturday, following his return from a three-month medical leave.
The state house of assembly had passed the bill for the creation of the 33 additional councils on August 15, after its third reading.
He said:
“The creation of the LCDAs represents a significant step towards fulfilling his campaign promises and meeting the people’s aspirations for improved grassroots development.”
Nigerians react
@emma_ocheme said:
“You people should stop giving us half information. Other states had created LCDAs without any court saying otherwise so what is the bases for this judgement?”
@Edwin05526876 said:
“After Lagos State experience during Tinubu’s terms as Governor, when Local Council Development Areas were declared UNCONSTITUTIONAL,
It’s a surprise some people moved to present same anomaly in the High Court, Ondo. Really strange.”
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