The Ondo State High Court, sitting in Akure, has annulled the creation of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) by the administration of the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Presiding Judge Justice A.O. Adebusuoye declared that the creation of the LCDAs was unconstitutional and illegal.
The court determined that the procedures followed in establishing these LCDAs did not comply with the necessary legal requirements.
The administration of the late Governor Akeredolu initiated the creation of the 33 LCDAs to enhance local governance and development. However, the move faced legal challenges, culminating in the recent court decision.
Justice Adebusuoye noted that the creation of the LCDAs bypassed critical constitutional processes, rendering the establishment of these local government entities null and void.
The judgment reiterated the importance of adhering to the constitution and legal statutes in the creation of any local government areas.
The annulment of the LCDAs means that any administrative actions taken by the councils are now invalid.
As of now, there has been no official response from the Ondo State Government regarding the court’s ruling.
