The Oyo State House of Assembly has asked four local government chairmen in the state to step aside to allow for a proper investigation into allegations of gross misconduct and financial impropriety.
The decision was made during a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi, following petitions received from the four local government areas.
The affected council chairmen are Ogbomoso South: Hon. Timothy Oyeniyi, Oriire: Hon. Olateju. Michael Alabi, Surulere: Hon. Adegbite Isaiah; Iwajowa: Hon. Muritala Abiodun Oyewumi.
After reading and deliberating on the petitions, the lawmakers approved that the four chairmen step aside.
According to the House Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, the House is acting in line with its constitutional oversight responsibility to ensure accountability and transparency in local government administration.
Hon. Adedoyin, representing Ogbomoso South, explained that the affected chairmen will be replaced by their respective vice chairmen in an acting capacity, pending the outcome of the investigations and the final determination of the House through its Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.
The committee has been mandated to thoroughly investigate the allegations and submit its findings within one week for further legislative action.
In another development, the Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the 2027 Appropriation and Finance Bills for a second reading. Both bills have been referred to the Committee on Appropriation, Budget, and Economic Planning, chaired by Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola, representing Egbeda State Constituency.
The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi, urged the committee to leave no stone unturned to ensure the bills are passed into law in a timely manner.
Packaged by Adekunle Adegboyega
