Lagos State Ministry of Justice

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PRESS RELEASE

LASG APPEALS AGAINST LASTMA JUDGMENT

The Lagos State Government on the 30th day of September, 2022 filed a Notice of Appeal containing four (4) grounds of appeal against the judgment of Honourable Justice Olalekan Oresanya delivered on 22nd day of September, 2022 wherein the Court held that LASTMA could not impose fines and tow vehicles without an Order of Court of competent jurisdiction.

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. An application for 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 relevant Laws of the State.

SIGNED

HAMEED OYENUGA

Director of Civil Litigation

Lagos State Ministry of Justice.

5th October,2022

PRESS RELEASE
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