Edo State suspends all local government leaders for two months amid financial records dispute.

The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen and vice-chairmen of all 18 local government councils for two months due to alleged insubordination and refusal to submit financial records. Governor Monday Okpebholo described the action as gross misconduct. The suspension, seen as politically motivated by the opposition PDP, has been condemned as unconstitutional, with the PDP urging the judiciary to intervene. The legislative arms of the local governments will oversee the councils during the suspension period.

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