The Oyo State House of Assembly has asked four local government chairmen to step aside to allow proper investigation over allegations bordering on gross misconduct and financial impropriety.
The decision was made at the Plenary presided over by the Deputy speaker Hon Abiodun Fadeyi following petitions received from the four local government areas.
The affected council Chairmen include Ogbomoso South; Hon. Timothy Oyeniyi, Oriire; Hon. Olateju Michael Alabi, Surulere; Hon. Adegbite Isaiah, and Iwajowa; Hon. Muritala Abiodun Oyewumi.
After careful consideration of the petition, the lawmakers approved that the four local government Chairmen should step aside.
According to the House Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, the House will act in line with its constitutional oversight responsibility to ensure accountability and transparency in local government administration.
Hon Adedoyin, representing Ogbomoso South, explained that the affected chairmen are to be replaced by their respective vice chairmen in acting capacity, pending the outcome of investigations and the final determination of the House through its committee report.
The House Committee on local government matters has been mandated to investigate the allegations thoroughly and submit its findings within one week for further legislative action.
Also during plenary, the 2027 finance and appropriation bill scaled through the first and second reading on the floor of the house