Emmanuel Thomas, Lagos
October 22, 2015 – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode today commenced inquiry into unrest in Lekki and gruesome murder of Managing Director of Lekki Worldwide Investment Limited, Alhaji Tajudeen Disu.
The Tribunal has retired Lagos State High Court Judge, Hon. Justice Adesuyi Olateru-Olagbegi as Chairman, while members are Otunba Tunde Seriki, senior legal practitioner; Otunba Yemi Lawal, property developer; Surv. Fuad Kassim, former Surveyor General of the Federation; and Hon. (Mrs) Rafeequat Onabamiro, former member of House of Representatives representing Badagry.
Chief State Counsel in the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Mr. Adebayo Haroun is to serve as the Secretary of the Tribunal.
Responding on behalf of members of the Tribunal, Justice Olateru-Olagbegi thanked Governor Ambode for the opportunity given to members of the Tribunal to serve the state.
Speaking before the inauguration, Ambode said it becomes necessary to investigate the remote cause of the unrest with a view to forestalling future re-occurrence.
He noted that the unrest, if not properly managed could lead to total breakdown of law and order, adding that the government is desirous of protecting the lives and property of the citizens.
The governor added that as a responsible government determined to enforce the rule of law, it is his duty to take firm and purposeful steps to inquire into the origin, factors and circumstances leading to the disturbances at the LFTZ in order to forestall a re-occurrence.
“At a time when this government is attracting a lot of foreign direct investments and opening up the economy of our State, we cannot afford to have such disturbances. We will not tolerate any violent acts which disturb the security of lives and property in the State.
“Having sought advice from the Attorney-General of the State, a Tribunal of Inquiry has been constituted to investigate the remote and immediate causes of this incident and other recommendations therein,” Ambode said
