Details have emerged on why Ondo Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, is yet to constitute a panel to investigate allegations raised against the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The House of Assembly last week directed the Chief Judge to, within seven days, set up the panel after it said Aiyedatiwa failed to respond to the allegations
Sources said Justice Odusola wrote to Speaker Olamide Oladiji, explaining why the panel could not be set up.
In the letter, Justice Odusola said he declined to carry out the Assembly’s directive until the order of an Abuja Federal High Court was vacated.
Justice Emeka Nwite, in granting the interim order, stopped the impeachment processes.
The seven-day to set up the panel expired yesterday (Tuesday).
Majority Leader of the Assembly, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, who confirmed receipt of the CJ’s letter, said the lawmakers have resolved to follow due process to investigate allegations against Aiyedatiwa.
He said, “Section 188 is clear on how to impeach anybody. It is when the steps are violated that you can go to court.
“We will follow due process no matter the hindrance. The interim order is a small setback.”