ALGON Condemns Suspension of 18 Edo LG Chairmen by Edo State Assembly

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has condemned the Edo State House of Assembly's suspension of 18 local government chairmen. The suspension is described as "undemocratic" in a statement released by ALGON.

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has issued a strong condemnation of the Edo State House of Assembly's decision to suspend 18 local government chairmen. In an emergency meeting on Wednesday afternoon, ALGON expressed its deep disappointment and objection to what it described as an "unconstitutional" and "undemocratic" move by the state legislature. The suspension was reportedly issued without prior consultation with local government authorities or lawmakers.