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*Edo State Government’s Suspension of LGA Chairmen Sparks Clash with Tinubu, Supreme Court*

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*Edo State Government’s Suspension of LGA Chairmen Sparks Clash with Tinubu, Supreme Court*

Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision to suspend the chairmen and vice-chairmen of Edo State’s 18 local government areas has ignited a constitutional debate, with critics questioning the legality of the move in light of the Supreme Court’s landmark July 11 judgment affirming local government autonomy.

The suspension, announced after allegations of insubordination and failure to submit financial reports leveled by the Governor against the local government chairmen, has been defended by the Edo State Government as lawful.

Speaking on Channels Television in a heated interview, Barr. Andrew Emwanta, a member of the istrative of Inquiry set up by the governor, argued that the state acted within its constitutional authority as the Supreme Court ruling which guaranteed local government autonomy cannot override the Nigerian Constitution which created a role for the Governor and State Assembly to provide oversight in the affairs of councils.

Barr. Emwanta defiantly stated that, “The Constitution has placed local governments under state control and that remains the law. It is now for the National Assembly to give them full political independence like states enjoy, but that is not currently the case. They are not an independent organ or tier of government; they are under the control of the state.

“Financial autonomy is about giving them access; but that does not mean state governments do not have control over how they use that money. The Supreme Court cannot amend the constitution; Section 7 (of the Constitution) remains.”

However, legal experts and stakeholders have pointed to the Supreme Court’s clear pronouncements on local government autonomy. The court’s judgment unequivocally stated that state governments cannot dissolve or interfere in the affairs of democratically elected local councils, declaring such actions unconstitutional and void.

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, has also weighed in, describing the suspension as illegal. “Under the present dispensation, the governor has no right to remove any local government chairman,” Fagbemi stated, referencing the Supreme Court’s ruling. “The removal of any local government official is the exclusive prerogative of that council’s legislative house.”

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has condemned the suspensions as an abuse of power. In a statement issued on Thursday, the association described the action as a violation of due process and called on the governor and the Edo State House of Assembly to reverse the decision. “This move contradicts the Supreme Court’s judgment and undermines the autonomy guaranteed to local governments,” the statement read.

Political analysts suggest that the unfolding controversy could escalate into a constitutional showdown, especially as Governor Okpebholo’s mandate is being challenged at the Edo State Election Tribunal. “This is not just about local government autonomy; it is about the relationship between state governments, local councils, and the judiciary’s role in upholding the Constitution,” one analyst noted. “President Tinubu has been the leading champion and advocate for local government authority. It is curious that it would be one of his own party’s governors who would be seeking to undermine his authority so publicly.”

Observers say the situation could test the Supreme Court’s authority, given its definitive ruling against state interference in local councils. In its enrollment order, the court explicitly stated that state governments lack the power to manage, control, or disburse local government funds or suspend elected officials.

With the Edo State Government standing firm on its position and ALGON calling for federal intervention, all eyes are now on the judiciary and President Tinubu’s istration to determine the next steps in what is shaping up to be a significant constitutional dispute.

Jarret Tenebe led Edo apc and their government is the worst when it comes to illegality and "any howness".

This condemnation speaks volume of how clueless Monday Okpebholo led apc govt is when it comes to rule of law

This is a show of illiteracy, dullness, helpless stupidity and full dictatorship

Edo State Governor has no legal and constitutional rights to suspend local government chairmen because they are elected Officials with Autonomy.... They can only be suspended from the unit, ward and councilors.... Where the suspension can be efficient and effective

Abuse of power

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Totally unnecessary

Tinubu is jobless na.

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The law and the constitution do not give the right by Edo State Governor to suspend an elected Officials, but through the unit and ward levels it can stand

Another supreme Court case is loading. These looters will never rest until the masses take law into their hands. They want the state allocations as well as local government allocations. They all know that judiciary is dead and the beat is to loot as much as they can and throw the crumbs to any judge assigned to take over the case.

Edo

This governor isn't ready for governance. Edo una don jam governor

The Attorney General of the Federation AGF and the high court sitting in Benin city have ordered the local government chairmen to resume their work.... Because the Governor of Edo state has no locus standi to suspend an elected Officials

When you have illiterate in power🤗

Edo people entered one chance government

When you have illiterate in power🤗

K

When you have an illiterate in power

Edo went from "Edo No Be Lagos"
To "Edo na Mushin"

What do you expect from a governor who can't read the digits of numbers. Edo don enter one chance.

The Olodo Governor is still confusing himself and his ers with every move he makes....

They forgot about the case of Oyo state where the courts rulex that governors have no powers to sack elected local government chairmen and their deputies.

I see how these people are trying to cause a rift between the governor and BAT. But both are far smarter than that, therefore, you nor fit use their two head nack each other ...

These kind of debates are what strengthens democracy.

A right precedence has to be set.

Monday is just a clueless illiterate like useless Buhari 😂 😂

The INEC select governor of Edo state currently is not educated but also lack wisdom. He's doing only what his godfathers are instructing him to do. He has disgraced himself so many times and still not ready to learn. I'm so ashamed of the lawyer they made commissioner for Justice and Attorney general in Edo State, a former state lawmaker and Chief whip in the House of Reps? APC is very useless but Edo APC seems to be the worst.

State once led by Prof Ambrose Alli, Prof Osariemmen Osunbor, Samuel Ogbemudia, etc
now led by a Stark ILLITERATE Governor who FAILED Government in his Waec.

APC is indeed a Curse upon Nigerians.

osaosa72:
The Attorney General of the Federation AGF and the high court sitting in Benin city have ordered the local government chairmen to resume their work.... Because the Governor of Edo state has no locus standi to suspend an elected Officials

Pls where did you see the news?

When u have an illiterate governor be sure to have decisions like this.

Illiterate governor with laughable decisions.