Edo Assembly Suspends LG Chairmen, Deputies

The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended all elected chairmen and vice chairmen of the state’s 18 local government area councils over allegations of misappropriation of funds.

The decision was made on Tuesday during plenary after an intense debate among lawmakers.

In the interim, the legislative heads of the affected local government areas have been directed to oversee council affairs for the next two months.

Further details on the allegations and next steps are expected soon.