The Affiliation of Native Governments of Nigeria has strongly condemned the Edo State Home of Meeting’s suspension of 18 native authorities chairmen.
In its emergency assembly on Wednesday afternoon, the Nationwide Govt Council collectively condemned the choice which was made after Governor Monday Okpebholo accused the chairmen of disobeying his directions by refusing to submit their monetary data to the state authorities
The physique mentioned, “ALGON views this suspension as a setback for democracy and an abuse of energy, significantly because the chairmen weren’t given an opportunity to defend themselves. The Affiliation argues that the suspension is invalid, because it contradicts the Supreme Courtroom’s judgment granting native governments autonomy.
“The Edo State Home of Meeting’s resolution has additionally been criticized by throughout the size and breadth of the nation describing the motion as unconstitutional, null, and void.”
ALGON additional urged the governor and the state meeting to reverse its resolution and respect the rule of regulation to strengthen democratic governance.
ALGON additionally appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and halt this abuse of energy, emphasizing the necessity to respect the autonomy and independence of native governments as assured by the Structure.
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