New Leadership In Alimosho LG As Vice Chairman Takes Over Suspended Role

New Leadership In Alimosho LG As Vice Chairman Takes Over Suspended RoleThe Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Akinpelu Johnson, has officially been appointed to succeed the suspended Chairman, Jelili Sulaimon. The appointment letter, dated October 8, 2024, was signed by Kikelomo Bolarinwa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development.

The letter, titled “Re: Suspension of Mr. Sulaimon Jelili, Chairman, Alimosho Local Government Area Resolution of the House,” stated: “I write to refer to the resolution of the House of Assembly regarding the subject above, which declares that Mr. Sulaimon Jelili has been suspended indefinitely from office as Chairman of the Alimosho Local Government, in accordance with Section 24 (1,2,3,4) of the Local Government Administration Law (Amendment) Law, 2016. (Copy attached for ease of reference). In view of the above, you are to assume duty IMMEDIATELY as the Acting Chairman of Alimosho Local Government.”

The Lagos State House of Assembly suspended Jelili Sulaimon on Monday following various allegations made against him by the lawmakers. They resolved that Johnson should oversee the council’s operations. Additionally, the management team of the council, including the manager and treasurer, was instructed to recognize Johnson and provide him with the necessary support to facilitate his effective leadership.

In a related development, four out of the seven councillors in the council have publicly rejected the alleged suspension of Johnson by three other councillors. In a press release signed by Deputy Leader Mojisola Fabusuyi Ayeni (Ward D), Saheed Adejoke (Ward C), Rasheed Semiu (Ward E), and Elizabeth Fashina (Ward F), they expressed their support for the House of Assembly’s intervention and encouraged stakeholders within the council to conduct their activities peacefully.

The councillors’ statement read:

Illegal Suspension of Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government

“We, the undersigned legislators from Alimosho Local Government, officially dissociate ourselves from the staged and illegal suspension of Mr. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, the Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government. We categorically condemn the purported suspension by minority legislators acting on behalf of the validly suspended Chairman.

As representatives from different wards in Alimosho, we remain committed to supporting the efforts of the state and federal governments to improve the lives of our constituents, especially at the grassroots level. We commend the State House of Assembly for their intervention regarding the mismanagement of local government over the years and urge all stakeholders to maintain peace, as there is no cause for alarm.

The Renewed Hope (RH) Agenda of our Dear President, H.E. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu GCFR, and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES + Agenda deserve our full attention and support during this critical period for our state and nation.

We would like to emphasize that at no time was the Vice Chairman suspended, and we are prepared to support him as he administers the Local Government. We have no doubt that Hon. Akinpelu Johnson will exceed expectations in his role. We will keep the public informed of any developments of interest.”

Signed:

1.Councillor Mojisola Fabusuyi Ayeni (Ward D), Alimosho LGA, Deputy Leader

2.Councillor Saheed Adejoke (Ward C), Alimosho LGA, Chief Whip

3.Councillor Rasheed Semiu (Ward E), Alimosho LGA, Member

4.Councillor Elizabeth Fashina (Ward F), Alimosho LGA, Member

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