Lagos assembly suspends Alimosho LG chair indefinitely

The Lagos state house of assembly has suspended Jelili Sulaimon, chair of Alimosho LGA, for “non-compliance, defiance and unyielding attitude.”

The house announced during plenary on Monday that the suspension is indefinite and takes effect immediately.

The lawmakers agreed that Akinpelu Johnson, vice chair of the council, will oversee the its operations.

The assembly also directed the council’s management, including the manager and treasurer, to recognise Johnson’s authority and provide him with full support.

Sanni Okanlawon, chair of the house committee on local government administration and chieftaincy affairs, moved the motion for Sulaimon’s suspension.

He said an investigation revealed that the chair was allegedly involved in the chaos that led to the death of Michael Ajayi in the Iyana-Ipaja area of Alimosho LGA in April.

“He should be suspended immediately while the vice chairman, Akin Johnson, takes over with immediate effect,” he said.

Okanlawon said Sulaimon failed to follow the assembly’s directives and had allegedly mismanaged public funds.

Noheem Adams, the majority leader, supported the suspension, stating that the chair had disregarded procurement procedures and the council’s budget.

“There has been a lot of misconduct from him and I support that the chairman be suspended indefinitely,” Adams said.