Get Guardian on GoogleThe Oyo State House of Assembly has directed four local government chairmen to step aside to allow investigations into allegations of gross misconduct and financial impropriety against them.
The decision was taken during plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi, following the receipt of petitions from the affected local government areas.
The affected chairmen are Hon. Timothy Oyeniyi of Ogbomoso South Local Government; Hon. Olateju Michael Alabi of Oriire; Hon. Adegbite Isaiah of Surulere; and Hon. Muritala Abiodun Oyewumi of Iwajowa.
After considering the petitions, the lawmakers approved that the four council bosses should step aside pending the outcome of investigations.
The House Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, said the Assembly would exercise its constitutional oversight responsibility to ensure accountability and transparency in local government administration.
Adedoyin, who represents Ogbomoso South State Constituency, explained that the respective vice chairmen would take over in acting capacities pending the conclusion of the investigations and the House’s final decision based on the report of its committee.
The House consequently mandated its Committee on Local Government Matters to investigate the allegations thoroughly and submit its findings within one week for further legislative action.
