The Supreme Court, yesterday held that Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, lacked the constitutional powers to dissolve the tenure of elected Chairmen and Councilors of the Oyo State Local Government Councils.
Makinde had on May 29, 2019, ordered the dissolution and sack of chairmen and councilors of all 33 Local Government Areas , as well as 35 Local Council Development Areas, , in the state. However in their own decision in the matter yesterday, the apex court held that a governor cannot terminate illegally the tenure of democratically elected LG Chairmen and Councilors.
While stating that the dissolution was in breach of section 7 of the 1999 Constitution, Justice Eko said that it was the duty of governors to preserve democratically elected Local Government Councils.
What is his purpose of the dissolution? Bringing government closer to the people right? Were eda
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