Impeached Ex-Deputy Governor Of Ondo: Akeredolu Hails Court’s Decision

The victory of former Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, at the Court of Appeal in Akure, has been hailed by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Saturday.

The commendation was contained in a statement in Akure by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Segun Ajiboye.

Ajiboye quoted the governor as saying: “The 79-page judgment delivered by Justice Muhammed Danjuma was well deserved, a triumph for democracy and light over darkness.”

The governor also said the judgment would discourage political leaders from arbitrary actions and decisions and ensure that the tenets of democracy were promoted.

Akeredolu said: “This judgment confirmed that Alhaji Ali Olanusi was maltreated, abused and humiliated by the crop of lawmakers who planned and executed the illegal impeachment.

“In the judgment on Friday, Justice Muhammed Danjuma said Olanusi’s impeachment did not follow due process because he was not personally served the originating summons.

“He was also denied presentation before a panel set up to investigate the alleged gross misconduct against him.

“The judge maintained that Olanusi remained the Deputy Governor of Ondo State from April 27, 2015, the date he was wrongly impeached by the state House of Assembly.

“Olanusi, will therefore remain the state’s deputy governor till February 24, 2017 when the tenure of the former administration will expire.”

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