100 lawyers from Ondo State, under the banner of “Ondo State Lawyers For Democracy,” have collectively called for the resignation of Sir Charles Titiloye, the Attorney General of Ondo State.
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The lawyers, led by Kayode Mogbojuri, National Co-coordinator, expressed grave concerns about the Attorney General’s alleged involvement in unlawful and unconstitutional activities.
In a formal letter issued on Tuesday, December 5, addressed to Sir Charles Titiloye, the lawyers outlined several issues that have raised doubts about the integrity and effectiveness of his leadership in upholding the rule of law.
The attorneys accused the Attorney General of overseeing the illegal inauguration of newly appointed Local Government officials, directly defying a court order, and thereby undermining the judicial system and eroding public trust.
The letter also highlighted the Attorney General’s refusal to advise on the commissioning of the Deputy Governor as Acting Governor, despite the incapacitation of the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. The lawyers expressed concerns about the proper functioning of the government and adherence to constitutional provisions during executive incapacitation.
Furthermore, the lawyers accused Sir Charles Titiloye of defending the government against accusations of forgery, questioning the integrity of his denial and apparent lies in the matter. They raised alarms about his unconstitutional and questionable interpretation of the law, emphasizing the importance of accurate legal advice to the government.
In the strongly-worded letter, the lawyers requested Sir Charles Titiloye to resign from his position within seven days, emphasizing the need for leaders committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting justice principles. They also demanded a public apology to the National and Local bodies of the Nigerian Bar Association within the same timeframe.
The lawyers warned that if the Attorney General chooses not to resign, they will report his conduct to the Legal Practitioner’s Disciplinary Committee, seeking his removal from the roll of legal practitioners in Nigeria. They believe such disciplinary action is necessary to maintain the integrity of the legal profession and safeguard the interests of the people of Ondo State.
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The lawyers expressed hope that Sir Charles Titiloye will carefully consider their concerns and take necessary steps to restore public confidence in the government while upholding the principles of justice and constitutionalism.
Read Full Statement below:
100 Ondo State Lawyers For Democracy
Alagbaka,
Akure-Ondo State
05-12-2023
Sir Charles Titiloye, Esq.
The Attorney General
Ondo State Ministry of Justice
Akure, Ondo State
Request for Resignation Due to Unlawful and Unconstitutional Acts
Dear Sir,
We write to you as colleagues and as a concerned citizen of Ondo State regarding the recent events and actions taking place under your watch as the Attorney General.
It has come to our attention that several acts and omissions by the government of Ondo State have been carried out unlawfully and unconstitutionally, which raises serious concerns about the integrity and effectiveness of your leadership in upholding the rule of law.
Firstly, we must bring to your attention the illegal inauguration of the newly appointed Local Government officials, which was done in direct disobedience to an Order of the State High Court. Such a blatant disregard for a court order undermines the very foundation of our judicial system and erodes public trust in the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.
Furthermore, it has been widely reported that despite the incapacitation of the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, you have refused to advise on the commissioning of the Deputy Governor as Acting Governor. This refusal raises serious concerns about the proper functioning of the government and the adherence to constitutional provisions in times of executive incapacitation.
Another troubling aspect is your defense of the government against the accusation made by your senior colleague and a respected counsel, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, regarding the alleged forgery of the incapacitated governor’s signature by some members of his cabinet of which you are one of them.
Your denial without basis and apparent lies in this matter only serve to further undermine public confidence in your ability to uphold justice and truth.
Moreover, we must express our concern over your unconstitutional and shallow interpretation of the law. As the Attorney General, it is your duty to provide accurate and sound legal advice to the government, ensuring that their actions remain within the boundaries of the constitution.
However, your interpretations have been questionable and have raised doubts about your understanding of constitutional principles.
Given the gravity of these issues, we respectfully request that you consider resigning from your position as Attorney General of Ondo State within seven days. It is imperative that the government of Ondo State be led by individuals who are committed to upholding the rule of law, protecting the principles of justice, and ensuring the well-being of the state’s citizens. As colleagues, we will like to draw your mind to the professional hazard that resorted from the actions and inactions of an Ex-Attorney-General of the Federation (Michael Aodoanka) when faced with a similar situation in the anal of history of the country.
Further to your call for resignation, we also demand that you immediately put up a letter of apology to the National and the concerned Local body of Nigerian Bar Association within the same seven days.
In the event that you choose not to resign, please be aware that we will report your conduct to the Legal Practitioner’s Disciplinary Committee, seeking for your name to be struck out from the roll of legal practitioners in Nigeria. We believe that such disciplinary action is necessary to maintain the integrity of the legal profession and to safeguard the interests of the people of Ondo State.
We trust that you will give careful consideration to the concerns raised in this letter. It is our hope that you will take the necessary steps to restore public confidence in the government and uphold the principles of justice and constitutionalism.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,
Kayode Mogbojuri, Esq.
National Co-cordinator
Olugbenga Akinkuowo, Esq.
Co-coordinator
Adewamiri Esther Ojo, Esq.
Protem Secretary
Fadeshola Ojamomi, Esq.
Publicity Secretary