In an interview, the council boss also discussed the legal battle between the Agege LGA and the former deputy speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Edwards Ayo-Odugbesan, and his wife, Funmi Ayo-Odugbesan.
According to Egunjobi, the tussle originated from the Agege local government council and the couple’s claim to ownership of a piece of land at Old Ogba Road.
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Egunjobi also commended the collaboration between the federal and state governments in implementing the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. He condemned the Anambra state government for maintaining the status quo despite the apex court ruling.
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The chairman of the Agege LG also supported the call for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a council poll. However, he pointed out the electoral body’s imperfection, citing criticism that followed its off-cycle elections.
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The council chairman also commented on President Tinubu’s economic policy, commending the president for removing the fuel subsidy. He noted that the current challenges are expected and expressed optimism that the country would bounce back.
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The chairman of the Agege LG said that no local government chairman in Nigeria can nominate his successor, adding that such powers lie in the governors and the president.
According to Egunjobi, every politician in Agege, including those in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party, accepted Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, as their leader. He commented:
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that Agege stakeholders spoke on the land ownership conflict between the Agege LGA.
The stakeholders said the land belongs to the council, citing their involvement in the council’s legal acquisition of the Abiola Market land, including the disputed portion.
Speaking at a press conference at the palace of Olu of Agege on Wednesday, November 27, the stakeholders expressed disappointment with Ayo-Odugbesan’s alleged resort to self-help, intimidation, and blackmail against council officials.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
