Why suspension of local government chairman in Lagos is illegal

The lawyer says the suspension of the local government chair in Lagos lacks legal merit.

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The motion, led by Sanni Okanlawon, chair of the Committee on Local Government Administration, accused Mr Sulaimon of disregarding legislative directives and being uncooperative with an ongoing investigation into unrest in the Iyana-Ipaja area in April. But Mr Sulaimon’s legal team said his suspension based on misconduct allegations lacks legal merit and amounted to undue interference with the running of the local government.Apart from the constitutional concerns raised by the suspension, Mr Sulaimon’s legal team noted that the House of Assembly’s action came amid an ongoing legal case between their client and the Speaker. They said the referenced case is the Federal High Court.

“The suspension of an elected official without due process is a threat to democratic governance and should not be tolerated in any form or giving any recognition,” Mr Mahmud added.

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