The Ondo State House of Assembly has asserted that the ex-parte injunction obtained by Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will not hinder its legislative functions, emphasizing that it considers the injunction unconstitutional. The Assembly affirmed its commitment to investigating allegations of gross misconduct against the deputy governor, outlining 14 specific charges, including financial mismanagement and misuse of authority.
In a statement issued by the Speaker of the Ondo Assembly, Oladiji Olamide Adesanmi, on Tuesday evening, the Assembly clarified that the impeachment notice was legally served, providing detailed particulars of the allegations. The deputy governor is expected to respond within seven days.
The allegations against Aiyedatiwa involve financial mismanagement, misuse of authority with potential harm to the Ondo state government, and statements in the print media that allegedly tarnished the reputation of the governor.
Speaker Adesanmi emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to following due process as outlined in Section 188(1)–(9) of the Constitution. Despite reports of the deputy governor securing an injunction to halt the impeachment process, the Assembly stated that it would proceed with the legislative process and adhere strictly to constitutional procedures.
The statement expressed shock at the deputy governor’s actions, noting that rather than waiting to be served with the allegations and responding as required by the Constitution, Aiyedatiwa has been filing multiple suits in an attempt to stop the legislative process.
The Assembly pledged to investigate the purported injunction and take appropriate action against any judicial officer found to have abused their office in granting an unconstitutional ex-parte injunction.
The statement concluded by assuring the public that the Assembly would proceed with the legislative process to a logical conclusion, reiterating its commitment to holding elected public officers accountable when faced with serious allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
