Edo Assembly Suspends All 18 LG Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen Over Misconduct Allegations

The Edo State House of Assembly has taken a drastic step, suspending all 18 Local Government chairmen and Vice-chairmen across the State. This decision, made during Tuesday’s plenary session, follows allegations of misappropriation of public funds and gross misconduct.

 

The suspension comes after an intense debate in the House, where lawmakers expressed concern over the on-going mismanagement of resources within the local councils. As part of the resolution, the legislative heads of the affected local governments have been appointed to temporarily manage council operations for the next two months.

 

This action is expected to have far-reaching implications for local governance in Edo State as investigations into the misconduct allegations continue. The Assembly has not specified further details regarding the nature of the funds misappropriated or the individuals involved.

However, the move reflects growing frustration with the governance of local councils and a renewed push for accountability at the grassroots level.