The Edo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned what it discribed as the illegal suspension of the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo state by the State House of Assembly.
In a statement by the Chairman of PDP in the State, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi claimed that the suspension followed the directive of Governor Monday Okpebholo.
The PDP said the Assembly action is unconstitutional, null and a blatant disregard of the recent ruling of the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, and the Supreme Court’s decision, in a suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
Aziegbemi noted: “the supreme court verdict affirmed the autonomy and independence of local governments as guaranteed under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
He added: “The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly and the entire Assembly have clearly overstepped their constitutional mandates with this illegal action, and we urge them to immediately reverse its decision in respect to the rule of law and democratic governance.
“We therefore direct the council chairmen and their vice chairmen to report to their councils tomorrow to carry on with their normal duties.
“We also invite the Attorney General and minister of justice of the federation to call the Edo State Governor-select to order as his action is not only in breach of the constitution but a threat to security.”
