Crisis Rocks Ado-Odo/Ota LG As Lawmakers Suspend Chairman

By Akinwale Kasali

Hon. Wasiu Adewale, Executive Chairman, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, Ogun State, has been suspended for three months by the Legislative Council of the LG.

The 9th Legislative Arm of the LG said it  suspended him for three months over alleged gross misconduct.

The decision to suspend the Chairman was reached during a Plenary sitting of the Council, where members unanimously adopted a resolution to suspend him pending the outcome of investigations into the allegations levelled against him.

In a statement issued by the Council and signed by its Leadership, Hon. Gbadamosi Mutairu Akanji,  the lawmakers said the action was taken in line with the provisions of the Local Government Administration Law of Ogun State, which empowers the Legislature to ensure accountability and discipline in Governance at the Grassroots.

The Council further directed  the Vice Chairman of the Local Government to immediately assume leadership and oversee the affairs of the Council throughout the suspension period.

The statement reads: “The 9th Legislative Council of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State, at its plenary sitting, has resolved to suspend the Executive Chairman, Alhaji Adewale Wasiu (FCA), for a period of three (3) months over allegations of gross misconduct.

“This is in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Administration Law, the Vice Chairman is hereby directed to take over the affairs of the Local Government immediately and ensure the continuous and effective administration of the Council during the suspension period.

“The Legislative Council remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance in the administration of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government,” the statement concluded.

Following the suspension of the Chairman, the Legislative Council reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance, noting that the suspension was not punitive but part of due process to uphold integrity and public trust in local administration.

The Councillors who signed the suspension of the Chairman include:

1. HON OSENI LATEEF ISHOLA – DEPUTY LEADER ALAPOTI WARD

2. HON BANKOLE SURAJUDEEN – MAJORITY LEADER IGBESA WARD

3. HON LAWAL BALOGUN NOIMOT – OTA WARD III

4. HON AINA KAZEEM ORIYOMI, OTA WARD I

5. HON ASALU MUSEDIQ AINA – OTA WARD II

6. HON OKEODEBIJA JOEL- SANGO WARD

7. HON ERINLE GODWIN- ATAN WARD

8. HON SULAIMON WASIU – IJU WARD

9. HON OLADEJI PAUL- IJOKO WARD

10. HON AKAPO OLADUNJOYE – ADO-ODO WARD 1

11. HON ISIAU AZEEZ – ADO-ODO WARD 2

12. HON IDOWU OLUSOLA MATTEW – AGBARA WARD

13. HON AKAPO ISIAH MAUTIN – ERE WARD

14. HON AKINLOLU IBRAHIM – KETU WARD

15. HON SEIDU JOHN – EJILA AWORI WARD

The suspended Chairman is yet to issue a statement on the development.