The Attorney General of Ondo State in Southwest Nigeria, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has issued a stern warning to all unlicensed lottery and gaming operators in the state to regularise their activities immediately or face legal consequences.
This directive comes on the heels of Nigeria’s Supreme Court’s ruling that annulled the country’s National Lottery Act, reaffirming the constitutional authority of state governments to regulate lottery and gaming activities within their respective states.
Dr Ajulo lauded the Supreme Court’s decision, describing it as a “watershed victory for constitutionalism, federalism and the rule of law”. He emphasized that the regulation of lotteries and gaming is a residual matter, firmly within the jurisdiction of state governments.
The Attorney General commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his dedication to upholding the rule of law and championing the rights of the people of Ondo State. He assured that the Ondo State Government remains committed to creating a safe and regulated environment for all gaming activities, ensuring transparency and accountability for the benefit of all citizens.
In line with the Supreme Court judgment, the activities of the Ondo State Lotteries Regulatory Commission will be reviewed and geared up to ensure compliance with the ruling.
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