The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended all 18 local government chairpersons and their deputies for two months.
They were suspended over allegations of misconduct and refusal to cooperate with the state government.
This decision followed a petition from Governor Monday Okpebholo, who accused the council leaders of ignoring directives to submit their financial records for review.
The governor’s directive, issued earlier this month, required the council chairpersons to present financial statements covering September 2023 to date.
Despite being given a 48-hour deadline, the council officials failed to comply, leading to accusations of insubordination and misconduct.
During a session at the Assembly, lawmakers debated the matter before voting on the suspension.
Fourteen members supported the motion, six were against it, and three abstained.
The Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, then directed the Assembly Clerk to confirm the vote count.
The suspension was upheld, and legislative leaders in each council area have been tasked with managing operations during the suspension period.
