The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo State chapter has berated the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State over his stance on the appointment of transition committees for the 18 local governments and 33 LCDAs in the state.
According to the opposition party, Ajulo, who ought to have advised his boss, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, against the illegality, stated that Ajulo is not conversant with the laws of the land, hence he must resign as chief legal officer of the state.
The Attorney-General stated on Thursday, a few hours after the landmark Supreme Court judgement that granted full autonomy to local governments, that the appointment of the transition committees was the constitutional right of the governor.
Infuriated by the development, the PDP, in a statement issued by its publicity secretary in the state, maintained that Ajulo’s position contradicted the verdict of the seven-man panel of the apex court.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo State Chapter calls for the immediate resignation of Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo, for violating his oath of office.
“In a landmark judgement on Thursday, July 11, 2024, a seven-man panel of the Supreme Court of Nigeria declared that democratically elected local government was sacrosanct and non-negotiable.
“Justice Emmanuel Agim, who delivered the judgement, said, “State governments are perpetuating a dangerous trend by refusing to allow democratically elected local government councils to function, instead appointing their loyalists, who can only be removed by them.”.
“It is very unfortunate that Ajulo tried in vain to legitimise the illegality of his governor the same day the Supreme Court made the declaration.
“The apex court in Nigeria has spoken, and the Attorney General is saying something different.
“Which constitution was Ajulo referring to as authority for appointing the Transition Committees? You cannot put something on nothing and expect it to stand.
“Those appointed to these offices should not allow themselves to be used because every kobo they spend in these phantom offices will be legally recovered from them.
“Since Kayode Ajulo, SAN, is incapable of advising the governor according to law, he is advised to resign immediately.”
