Seven councillors remove Akoko-Edo LG chairman
The chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Alabi Oshionogue, has been impeached by seven out of ten councillors. The impeachment was announced in a letter signed by the councillors on January 28. The move followed a failed peace meeting involving the chairman and the councillors. Oshionogue has denied all allegations, calling the action politically motivated.
What we know
- Seven councillors signed a letter impeaching Alabi Oshionogue as chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area on January 28.
- The impeachment came after a failed attempt by the Edo State House of Assembly to mediate between the chairman and the councillors.
- The councillors accused Oshionogue of abuse of office, embezzlement, anti-party activities, financial recklessness, forgery, and disobedience to authorities.
- The seats of three councillors who did not attend the meeting were declared vacant.
- Oshionogue has rejected the allegations, stating they are false and politically motivated, and insists he will not be intimidated.
