Pdp takes ondo government to appeal court over council
It appears that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has taken the Ondo State Government to the Appeal Court over the composition of the State's Local Government Councils.
Here's a summary of the situation:
- The PDP had earlier challenged the composition of the Local Government Councils in Ondo State, claiming that the process was flawed and did not follow due process.
- The Ondo State Government, led by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, had appointed caretaker chairmen for the 18 local government areas in the state.
- The PDP, which is the main opposition party in the state, had approached the High Court in Akure, the state capital, to challenge the composition of the councils.
- The High Court had dismissed the PDP's suit, ruling that the appointment of the caretaker chairmen was valid and in line with the law.
- The PDP has now appealed the decision to the Appeal Court, seeking to overturn the High Court's ruling and have the composition of the councils declared null and void.
The PDP is likely to argue that the appointment of the caretaker chairmen was a violation of the party's rights and the principles of democracy, and that the process was not transparent and did not involve the participation of all stakeholders.
The Ondo State Government, on the other hand, may argue that the appointment of the caretaker chairmen was necessary to ensure the stability and effective governance of the local government areas, and that the process was in line with the law and the constitution.
The Appeal Court will now have to consider the PDP's appeal and make a determination on the matter. The outcome of the appeal could have significant implications for the governance of Ondo State and the balance of power between the ruling party and the opposition.