LASG Appeals Court Judgment Against LASTMA

By Daniel Dafe

The Lagos State Government on the 30th of September, 2022 filed a Notice of Appeal containing four (4) grounds of appeal against the judgment of Honourable Justice Olalekan Oresanya delivered on the 22nd day of September, 2022.

Recall that the Court held that LASTMA could not impose fines and tow vehicles without an Order of Court of competent jurisdiction.

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According to a statement on Wednesday signed by Hameed Oyenuga, Director of Civil Litigation, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, “the State Government reviewed the judgment and dissatisfied with same, has exercised its constitutional right of appeal by filing a Notice of Appeal on the 30th day of September, 2022,” adding: “An application for a Stay of Execution of the judgment has also been filed.”

“Consequently, members of the public are therefore advised to be law abiding and ensure compliance with all relevant Laws of the State,” the statement added.