The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended four local government chairmen over allegations of financial mismanagement, misuse of public funds and abuse of office.
The decision was announced during Wednesday’s plenary session presided over by Deputy Speaker Mohammed Fadeyi, following the consideration of a petition against the affected officials.
Those suspended are Timothy Oyeniyi of Ogbomoso South Local Government Area, Olateju Michael Alabi of Oriire, Adegbite Isaiah of Surulere and Muritala Abiodun Oyewumi of Iwajowa.
The House Majority Leader, Sanjo Adedoyin, said the Assembly acted within its constitutional oversight powers to ensure accountability and transparency in local government administration.
He explained that the respective vice chairmen would take over in acting capacities while investigations into the allegations continue.
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The Assembly also directed its Committee on Local Government Matters to investigate the matter and submit its findings within one week for further legislative action.
The development comes a day after three of the affected chairmen reportedly left the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Oyewumi, however, remains identified as an APM member.
Meanwhile, lawmakers also passed the 2027 Finance and Appropriation Bill through its first and second readings during the plenary session.
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