According to The Cable, a justice, Chuka Austine Obiozor, issued the registry a restraining order from conducting marriages.
This is contrary to the constitution, the order is read, for the federal government to fulfill the state's duties and local governments. The Federal Registry, Ikoyi, will no longer be able to make wedding ceremonies or issue wedding certificates, the High Court of Lagos is decided. Local governments and local development areas of state councils are the only legally binding bodies that have the power to carry out such duties, said the judge's verdict.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Muslim Folami, in a statement, said the order will be communicated to all stakeholders involved. He said:
This is contrary to the constitution, the order is read, for the federal government to fulfill the state's duties and local governments. The Federal Registry, Ikoyi, will no longer be able to make wedding ceremonies or issue wedding certificates, the High Court of Lagos is decided. Local governments and local development areas of state councils are the only legally binding bodies that have the power to carry out such duties, said the judge's verdict.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Muslim Folami, in a statement, said the order will be communicated to all stakeholders involved. He said:
We are going to use every available platform in the five divisions across the state to sensitize our people and inform them about this latest development; From Epe to Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja and Lagos Island.Räägi sõbrale... #AFRICA ... spill TEA ABOUT THE TOPIC ABOVE.... Easy on Shade #jaiyeorie
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