The suspension of the 18 local government council Chairmen in Edo State by the State House of Assembly took a new turn as the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday commenced investigation into their activities in office.
The EFCC in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, inviting the suspended chairmen through the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government/Chieftaincy Affairs, said “The Commission is investigating a case in which the need to request for certain clarification from the 18 local Government Chairmen have become imperative.
“In view of the above, you are requested to kindly inform and release the 18 Local Government Chairmen to attend an interview with the undersigned through ACE II Dare Folarin at The Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate, No. 1 High Court Road, G.R.A. Benin Edo State, Nigeria at 1000 hours.”
The letter directed the chairmen of Akoko- Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North East, Esan South East, Esan West, Etsako Central, Etsako Eost & Esako West to report on Thursday 19th December, 2024 while their counterparts from lgueben, Ikpoba Okha, Orhionmwon, Ovia North East, Ovia South West, Owan East, Owan West and Uhunmwode Local Government Councils are to appear before the anti-graft agency on Friday 20th December 2024.
