The vice chairman of Alimosho local government area, Akinpelu Johnson, has officially received his appointment letter to take over as acting chairman following the suspension of the incumbent, Jelili Sulaimon.

The letter, dated October 8, 2024, was signed by Kikelomo Bolarinwa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development.

The letter, titled ?Re: Suspension of Mr. Sulaimon Jelili, Chairman, Alimosho Local Government Area ? Resolution of the House,? instructed Johnson to immediately assume office as the Acting Chairman, in accordance with Section 24 of the Local Government Administration Law (Amendment), 2016.

It referenced the Lagos State House of Assembly?s decision to suspend Sulaimon indefinitely due to various allegations.

The Lagos State House of Assembly, during its sitting on Monday, resolved that Johnson should take over the running of the council?s affairs. Additionally, the management team, including the council manager and treasurer, was directed to support Johnson in his new role.

Meanwhile, four of the seven councillors in Alimosho LGA denounced the purported suspension of Johnson, which was orchestrated by three other councillors loyal to the suspended Chairman. In a statement signed by Deputy Leader Mojisola Fabusuyi Ayeni (Ward D), Saheed Adejoke (Ward C), Rasheed Semiu (Ward E), and Elizabeth Fashina (Ward F), they dissociated themselves from the alleged illegal suspension of Johnson and commended the House of Assembly for intervening.

The councillors reaffirmed their commitment to supporting state and federal government initiatives, particularly the Renewed Hope (RH) Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu?s THEMES+ Agenda.

They expressed confidence in Johnson?s ability to deliver on his mandate and called for peace among stakeholders in the local government.

They further emphasized that at no time was the Vice Chairman suspended and pledged their support for his leadership in the administration of Alimosho LGA. (The Nation)

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