FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
Chairman of Ovia North East Local Government Council, Mr Collins Ogbewi and his Vice, Ms Efosa Uyigue have been impeached.
They were alleged to have been impeached for negligence of duty, as well as huge financial misappropriation.
Leader of the Legislative Arm, Mr Igbinake Omoruyi and Mr Amed Asemota were sworn in as Acting Chairman and Vice Chairman of the council.
Earlier, the suspended chairman had led some councillors to pay a solidarity visit to the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the September 21, 2024 governorship election, Mr Asue Ighodalo and his Deputy, Mr Osarodion Ogie.
Asue commended the commitment of leaders and PDP members in Ovia North East Local Government Area before, during and after the election.
The occasion was also used as a consultative meeting with leaders of the party and members of the House of Assembly in attendance.
The PDP candidate extolled them for their “commitment and determination even in the face of challenges as they have stood firm behind the party.
Ighodalo hailed Ovia North East councilors for being “resolute and standing firm behind the chairman.”
Meanwhile, about eight other chairmen and vice chairmen have been allegedly impeached by their legislative members despite the recent court rulings directing that the status quo should remain.
