Egor Local Government Council Chairman Impeached Over Alleged Corruption

The Legislative arm of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State has impeached the council’s chairman, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia. 

The impeachment, which took place during a council session, was predicated on allegations of corruption, including the padding of the council’s supplementary budget.

The session, presided over by the Leader of the House and Councillor representing Ward 3, Godwin Uwadiae Edigin, began with a roll call of the legislative house. 

Following the roll call, the Councillor representing Ward 2, Rt. Hon. Stella Osagioduwa Ogida, moved a motion for a vote of no confidence against the chairman. She cited gross misconduct and financial irregularities as the primary reasons for the motion.

“This is the 10th month since our inauguration, and we, the Councillors of Egor Legislative Arm, do not have our offices,” stated Ogida. She further alleged, “We have also uncovered the padding of the council’s supplementary budget to the tune of N1.7 billion. The Chairman did not involve the councillors in the preparation and approval of the council’s supplementary budget. After reviewing these actions and many other acts of gross misconduct, I want to pass a vote of no confidence on the chairman.”

Supporting the motion, Hon. Ambassador Elliot Inneh, Councillor representing Ward 9, expressed frustration over failed attempts to reach the Chairman. He revealed, “Before us today, we have a budget proposal amounting to N6.054 billion that was passed through this hallowed chamber. To our greatest surprise, we found out that the Chairman, in connivance with the erstwhile Leader of the House, went behind our back and padded the budget to the tune of N7.896 billion.”

Following the discussion, Leader of the House Edigin called for a voice vote. The majority of Councillors supported the motion, leading to the passage of the vote of no confidence. Subsequently, a motion for impeachment was moved and overwhelmingly approved.