WATCH THE VIDEO HERE THE governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, today justified the State House of Assembly’s decision to suspend 18 elected local government chairmen. Speaking at a meeting with acting local government chairmen in Benin City, the state capital, the governor outlined the events leading up to the suspension. He attributed the action to the chairmen’s failure to explain the monthly contribution of N800 million to leaders of a political party. Governor Okpebholo pledged his support for the acting chairmen, emphasizing their potential to deliver services that would foster grassroots development.
EDO: Okpebholo defends suspension of LG chairmen
