Some councilors in the Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State have suspended Wale Adedayo, chairman of the LGA, for three months.
The councilors on Thursday, August 31, suspended Adebayo following allegations of maladministration and financial mismanagement.
Speaking on his suspension, Adedayo said some policemen stormed the LGA secretariat on Thursday morning.
“It might be true. Policemen bombarded the office along with thugs this morning,” Adebayo said in a WhatsApp message to reporters.
The councilors who suspended Adedayo are; Fasheyi Adesuji representing Itele Ward 7, Bolutife Osunfisan representing Imushin Ward 2, Kemi Aliu, representing Imobi Ward 10, Adeniyi Adenuga representing Imusin Ward 1, Abass Sidikat representing Owu ward 5, Biyi Oguntubo representing Imobi ward 9, and Rotimi Williams representing Ajebandele ward 11.
According to them, the LGA’s legislative council received various allegations that needed to be investigated and directed Adedayo to appear before council at its next sitting on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
I5 allegations were levelled against the suspended chairman in a resolution signed by the seven councilors, including the leader of the house, Fasheyi Adesuji, representing Itele Ward 7.
