The Oyo State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to upholding the Rule of Law across the state, adding that all residents, irrespective of tribe or affiliation, must comply with the established regulations.
This was stated by the Chairperson, Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Agency, (OYRLEA), Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.), recently in Ibadan.
She also said that the Authority was mandated to enforce existing laws related to environmental protection, road traffic management, and the prohibition of open grazing and rearing in Oyo State.
Justice Aderemi clarified that these laws are not new but have been in existence within the legal frameworks, stressing that the Authority has been tasked to enforce an orderly, safe, and clean state in line with Governor Makinde’s vision.
She described the Authority as the “new sheriff in town,” with the mission to crack down on violators of anti-open grazing laws, environmental regulations and traffic management laws, among others.
Aderemi called on herders to vacate all farm settlements in the state, saying that the farm settlements are mainly for farming purposes, and it is illegal to graze cows, sheep, goats, and even chickens on any farm settlements in the state.
She maintained that
the state government, has the prerogative to appoint whosoever it wishes as Board Members in any of her Laws, adding that no individual or association has any right or entitlement regarding the constitution of the Board.
The Chairperson said for every arrest and apprehension, the Mobile Courts and Tribunals are strategically positioned to prosecute offenders, emphasizing that counsels are available to defend or apply for bail as the case may be, otherwise, a jail term or option of fines awaits such offenders or lawbreakers.
She therefore urged the citizenry to uphold the Rule of Law in the State to avoid being sanctioned.
