Ondo State Governor Orders Immediate Exit of Local Government Caretaker Chairmen

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has issued a directive mandating the caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas and 33 local council development areas in the state to vacate their positions.

This move follows a court order suspending all recently appointed Caretaker Committee members for Local Government and Local Council Development Areas in the state. The directive, conveyed through a letter from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, signed by Alonge Adewale, emphasized the violation of the court order by some individuals who continue to assume these roles.

The letter stated, “Consequently, I have been directed to request the Heads of Local Government Administration in all the LGAs/LCDAs to immediately assume responsibility as the head of their respective Local Government Areas/LCDAs in an acting capacity pending the resolution of all legal matters relating to this subject.”

The suspended Caretaker Chairmen were further instructed to promptly hand over all assets and properties of the LGAs/LCDAs. The Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs highlighted the urgency of compliance with the court’s decision and the need for a seamless transition during this period.