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Edo State Government Urged to Respect Court Decisions Reinstating Local Government Chairmen

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo state chapter has called on the state government to obey court rulings reinstating elected local government chairmen in the state. The PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, made the call during a news conference in Benin, citing the importance of respecting constitutional principles and upholding the rule of law. Aziegbemi highlighted the cases of Akoko-Edo chairman, Mr. Tajudeen Alade, and Etsako West Chairman Zibiri Marvelous, who were reinstated by the court after being illegally removed from office.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP Edo state chapter is calling on the state government to respect court decisions reinstating elected local government chairmen, citing the importance of constitutional principles and the rule of law.
  • The removal of the chairmen has affected governance at the grassroots level, leading to rising insecurity and poverty in the state.
  • The high court has delivered judgments in favor of the lawfully elected council chairmen, declaring the impeachment proceedings against them null and void due to non-compliance with Section 19 of the Edo Local Government Law.
  • The PDP has commended Mrs. Maria Oligbi-Edeko's decision to resign from her position as Deputy Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, praising her integrity and principle.
  • The PDP remains united, determined, and committed to using legal avenues to reclaim its stolen mandate from the September 2024 governorship election.

Statistics:

  • The court has begun delivering judgments in favor of the lawfully elected council chairmen, with at least two cases already decided in their favor.
  • The removal of the chairmen has led to a collapse of governance at the local government level, depriving citizens of essential services and leadership.
  • The rising insecurity and poverty in Edo state are attributed to the collapse of governance at the local government level.
  • The PDP has praised Mrs. Maria Oligbi-Edeko's decision to resign, noting her courage and principle in the face of adversity.

Sources:

  • Voice of Nigeria (21 May 2025)
  • Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo state chapter

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