Councillors of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State have dismissed rumours of an impeachment plot against their chairman, Hon. Benedicta Attoh.
Led by the Leader of the House, Hon. Solomon Oghuma, the ten councillors declared that no amount of intimidation or enticement would persuade them to turn against their chairman, who they described as a caring and compassionate leader prioritizing human welfare.
During a solidarity visit to Chairman Attoh’s residence in Okpekpe, the councillors took turns to speak, praising her leadership and expressing their unwavering support. “We want our Chairman to be reinstated so she can continue to serve humanity,” they said.
The councillors warned against truncating democracy in the state, assuring Chairman Attoh of their continuous loyalty and support. They described her as a mother, a role model, and an effective chairman who has made a significant difference in the lives of councillors and the general public through her human welfare packages and passionate support for humanity.
Chairman Attoh, in her response, thanked the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the councillors for their solidarity. She emphasized that a leader is only as strong as their followers, highlighting the harmonious working relationship between the councillors, supervisors, civil servants, and others in Etsako East Local Government Council.
Attoh appealed to the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo to reconsider his stance and reinstate the suspended chairmen, stressing that there is no need to cause tension and widen disunity across the state.
“The Governor of Edo State is our father, and the father of everyone in the state, regardless of political affiliation. I have never offended him or done anything wrong. As a father of the State we can only appeal to him to allow us continue our service to the masses. We are ready to work with him to achieve his goals and support him as Chairmen. There is indeed no need to cause tension and widen disunity across the State.
“Everyone knows him to be a peaceful person and we have no doubt that he will have a second thought and reinstate the unlawfully suspended Chairmen. God is the only one that has final power and we all look up to the same God for our daily help” she said.