Just In: Crisis Rocks LG As Councillors Suspend Chairman Wasiu Lawal for Three Months

By Peter Dansu  Tension is brewing in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State as the Legislative Council has announced the suspensi...

By Peter Dansu 

Tension is brewing in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State as the Legislative Council has announced the suspension of the Executive Chairman, Alhaji Wasiu Adewale Lawal (FCA), over allegations of gross misconduct.

The decision was reached during a plenary sitting of the 9th Legislative Council, where members unanimously voted to suspend the chairman for three months pending the outcome of ongoing investigations into the allegations.

In a statement signed by the Council Leader, Rt. Hon. Gbadamosi Mutairu Akanji (ACA, ACIB), the lawmakers said the move was in line with the Ogun State Local Government Administration Law, which empowers the council to enforce accountability and discipline in local governance.

“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,” the statement read.

The council further directed the Vice Chairman to immediately step in and oversee the affairs of the local government during the suspension period to ensure smooth administration and continuity of governance.

“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 continuous and effective administration throughout the suspension period,” the statement added.

While emphasizing that the decision was not punitive, the lawmakers described it as a necessary step to uphold transparency, integrity, and public confidence in local governance.

“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.

The suspension notice was jointly signed by 15 councillors representing various wards across the local government, including:

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 I

11. Hon. Isiau Azeez – Ado-Odo Ward II

12. Hon. Idowu Olusola Matthew – Agbara Ward

13. Hon. Akapo Isiah Mautin – Ere Ward

14. Hon. Akinlolu Ibrahim – Ketu Ward

15. Hon. Seidu John – Ejila Awori Ward

Efforts to reach the suspended chairman for his reaction were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.