Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The legislative arm of Owan East Local Government Area has impeached the Council Chairman Hon. (Prince) Aminu Akodo- Kadiri and his Deputy, Hon. Clement Ojebuovbo.
The duo were impeached for alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office.
However, their impeachment has now paved the way for the legislative leader to take over the reins of affairs of the council.
Sources who do not want their names in print said that the impeachment may have been engineered by the state government, which is bent on preventing the suspended council chairmen from resuming their positions as ordered by the court.
Hon. Haruna Mohammed presided over the plenary session during which Council Chairman Hon. (Prince) Aminu Akodo- Kadiri and Deputy Hon. Clement Ojebuovbo were removed from office.
The motion for their impeachment was moved by Hon. Friday Henry Oisawemi, representing Ward Seven
The impeached chairman and deputy were also charged with violating the council’s regulations, which their accusers claim undermined the goodwill of both the council and the community, rendering them unfit for leadership.
Hon. Marcus Sunday from Ward 1 seconded the motion, leading to the support from about eight councillors for the impeachment.
With this action, the Owan East Legislative Council has become the first local government area in the Edo North district to have impeached its council chairman and his deputy.