*Ondo State, Nigeria – September 25, 2023:*
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Aiyedatiwa, has filed a lawsuit against several entities, including the Ondo State Government and the Ondo State House of Assembly. The suit seeks various declarations and injunctions related to his constitutional rights and privileges as Deputy Governor.
Some of the key declarations and requests made in the lawsuit include:
1. A declaration that the office, tenure, status, rights, and privileges of the Claimant (Deputy Governor) are protected, guaranteed, and secured by the Constitution.
2. A declaration that in the determination of his civil rights and obligations as Deputy Governor, he is entitled to a fair hearing.
3. A declaration that the office, tenure, and status of the Claimant as Deputy Governor cannot be tampered with, altered, shortened, withdrawn, or jeopardized by the Defendants except in a manner permitted by law.
4. A declaration that the rights and privileges attached to the office of Deputy Governor, including media details and other aides, are protected and to be enjoyed without hindrance.
5. A declaration that the dismissal of all media aides and press crew attached to the office of the Claimant without prior notice is unreasonable, vindictive, malicious, unconstitutional, illegal, and null and void.
6. An injunction restraining the Defendants from interfering with the Claimant’s constitutional duties and functions as Deputy Governor.
7. An order reinstating and restoring all rights and privileges attached to the office of Deputy Governor.
8. An order setting aside any purported process or notice of allegations of Gross Misconduct against the Claimant.
The lawsuit appears to be in response to actions taken by the Ondo State Government and House of Assembly that the Deputy Governor perceives as infringing upon his constitutional rights and privileges. The legal battle will likely shed more light on the specific issues and controversies surrounding this case.
