Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended Jelili Sulaimon, the Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, over allegations of misconduct and non-compliance ¹ ² ³ ⁴. This decision was made during a plenary session on Monday, October 7, and took immediate effect.
The lawmakers unanimously voted to remove Sulaimon from his position, citing his defiance and unwillingness to comply with legislative orders. Sanni Okanlawon, Chairperson of the House Committee on Local Government Administration and Chieftaincy Affairs, raised the motion for suspension, referencing sections of the 1999 Constitution ¹.
Okanlawon accused Sulaimon of instigating chaos in Iyana-Ipaja in April 2024, resulting in the death of Michael Ajayi. Despite multiple invitations, Sulaimon allegedly continued to display misconduct and failed to cooperate with the assembly’s investigations ¹.
*Reasons for Suspension:*
– _Misconduct and Non-Compliance_: Sulaimon’s persistent disregard for legislative orders and procedures ¹
– _Financial Mismanagement_: Irregularities in Sulaimon’s financial management, revealed in a report by the State Auditor-General ¹
– _Instigating Chaos_: Sulaimon’s alleged role in the April 2024 unrest in Iyana-Ipaja, resulting in the death of Michael Ajayi ¹
The House has directed Akinpelu Johnson, the vice chairman, to take over Sulaimon’s responsibilities, with the council’s management providing full support ¹. This suspension serves as a warning to other local government chairpersons to adhere to proper governance ¹.
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