PDP kicks over suspension of Edo LGA chairmen

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday condemned the suspension by the Edo State House of Assembly of the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Edo PDP chairman Anthony Aziegbemi, in a statement, said that the suspension is illegal, unconstitutional, null, and void.

Azeigbemi, who condemned the action of the Edo State House of Assembly, said that the Chairmen and their vices were not given the opportunity of a fair hearing.

“We want to restate that the Constitution remains supreme, and any attempt to undermine its provisions or disregard the judiciary and its rulings is not only illegal but also a direct attack on democracy and the rule of law,” Aziegbemi said.

He alleged that the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly and the entire Assembly overstepped their constitutional mandates with the suspension of local government executives.

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“We urge them to immediately reverse its decision, in respect to the rule of law and democratic governance,” he said.

“We therefore direct the council chairmen and their vice chairmen to report to their councils tomorrow to carry on with their normal duties.

“We also invite the Attorney General and minister of justice of the federation to call the Edo State Governor-select to order as his action is not only in breach of the constitution but a threat to security.”