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A petition from Governor Monday Okpebholo has led to the suspension of all chairmen and vice Edo Assembly Suspends 18 Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen
of the 18 local government councils in Edo State for two months.
of the 18 local government councils in Edo State for two months.
In his letter to the Edo State House of Assembly, the governor described the refusal of the council leaders to submit their financial records as “an act of insubordination and gross misconduct,” urging the lawmakers to address the matter.
The suspension resolution followed a motion moved by Isibor Adeh, representing Esan North East One, and seconded by Donald Okogbe of Akoko-Edo Two.
When the issue was debated, 14 members voted in favour of the suspension, six opposed it, while three abstained.
The Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku, had earlier instructed all members to speak on the issue before ordering the clerk, Yahaya Omogbai, to conduct a headcount.
The House also directed legislative leaders of the councils to assume leadership during the suspension period.