Drama in Egor: LG Chair Ogbemudia impeached over misconduct allegations

The Chairman of Egor Native Authorities Council in Edo State, Eghe Ogbemudia, has been impeached by the Council’s Legislative arm.

Additionally faraway from workplace was the Vice Chairman, Mr. Frank Osawe.

The impeachment passed off on Friday afternoon throughout a plenary session on the Legislative Chambers, beneath the brand new management of Kelvin Eguakun as Chief.

Eghe Ogbemudia, daughter of former Midwest and Bendel State governor Brig-Gen. Samuel Ogbemudia, and Osawe have been ousted on 4 expenses of alleged gross misconduct.

These embody abuse of workplace, monetary misappropriation, illegal withholding of statutory allowances for a principal member and three different councillors, and finances padding.

The movement for his or her impeachment was moved by Hon. Nosakhare Isiegbuwa and seconded by Hon. Stella Ogida Osagioduwa.

The method has been formalised within the Edo State Authorities Gazette, aligning with the just lately enacted Egor LG Bye-law on Pre-Motion Notices, Legislative Privileges, and Impeachment Proceedings for Elected Council Officers.

Within the aftermath, the Legislative Council suspended its management workforce, together with Hon. Bosede Omokaro (Chief), Hon. Iwinosa Enabulele (Majority Chief), and Hon. Amb. Elliot Inneh Enni (Chief Whip).

The newly constituted management, led by Kelvin Eguakun, acted swiftly upon receiving a signed petition from 4 council members demanding the elimination of the chairman and vice chairman. Following the impeachment, Kelvin Eguakun was sworn in as Performing Chairman.

This growth is the most recent in a protracted battle between the chairmen of Edo State’s 18 native authorities councils and the State Home of Meeting, in addition to Governor Monday Okpebholo.

The chairmen and their deputies have been embroiled in a dispute over their refusal to offer account particulars to the State Property Verification Committee, as directed by Governor Okpebholo.

In response, the Governor accused the officers of gross misconduct and insubordination, main the State Meeting to impose a two-month suspension.

Nevertheless, the suspension was voided by a Benin Metropolis Excessive Court docket, presided over by Chief Choose Justice Daniel Okungbowa.