With a case in court instituted by the striking doctors, legal practioner John Oloyede argues that it is illegal for the Lagos state government to have sacked the striking doctors.
According to him, the Lagos state government is in contempt of court. “If the government had done this before the suits were filled it will be solely an employer-employee tussle.”
He also notes that the hospitals are still functioning despite the moves taken by the state government in recruiting new doctors is in the interest of preserving people’s life.
The lawyer enjoined government to swallow its pride and call the doctors to the table for negiotiations.
SHASORE CALLS FOR NEGOTIATIONS
However, the former Commissioner of Justice in Lagos state, Mr Olasupo Shasore (SAN), speaking on our breakfast show, Sunrise Daily, says an understanding of constitutional democracy must be earnestly sought in order to make any headway.
