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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution suspending the chairmen and vice chairmen of the state’s 18 Local Government Councils for two months.
Additionally, the Assembly mandated the leaders of the legislative arms of the respective councils to take over leadership during the suspension period.
The suspension followed a motion moved by the member representing Esan North East 1, Mr Isibor Adeh, and seconded by the member representing Akoko-Edo 2, Mr Donald Okogbe.
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The State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had earlier written a petition to the House accusing the chairmen of refusing to submit their financial records to the state government.
In the letter, the governor described their actions as insubordination and gross misconduct and requested the House to address the matter.
When the matter was debated, 14 members supported the motion for suspension, six opposed it, and three abstained.
The Speaker of the House, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, insisted that all members express their positions on the matter. Following the discussions, the Speaker directed the Clerk of the House, Mr Yahaya Omogbai, to conduct a headcount of members who supported or opposed the suspension of the council chairmen and their deputies.
