ALGON Condemns Suspension Of Edo LGA Chairmen

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has strongly condemned the Edo State House of Assembly’s suspension of 18 local government chairmen.

This decision was made after Governor Monday Okpebholo accused the chairmen of disobeying his instructions by refusing to submit their financial records to the state government.

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ALGON views this suspension as a setback for democracy and an abuse of power, particularly since the chairmen were not given a chance to defend themselves.

The Association argues that the suspension is invalid, as it contradicts the Supreme Court’s judgment granting local governments autonomy.

The Edo State House of Assembly’s decision has also been widely criticized across the country, with many describing the action as unconstitutional, null, and void.

ALGON is urging the Governor and the State Assembly to reverse its decision and respect the rule of law to strengthen democratic governance.

Furthermore, ALGON is appealing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and halt this abuse of power, emphasizing the need to respect the autonomy and independence of local governments as guaranteed by the Constitution.

This development is the latest in a series of challenges facing local government administration in Nigeria.

As the umbrella body for local governments in Nigeria, ALGON has been at the forefront of advocating for the autonomy and independence of local governments.