Governor Bello of Kogi Orders Immediate Reinstatement of Sacked LG Chairmen

Posted by Victor on Sat 30th Jan, 2016 - tori.ng

Local government chairmen that were sacked during the administration of former Kogi governor, Idris Wada have been ordered by the new governor of the state to return to their posts.

Governor Yahaya Bello

In one of his first major actions since resuming office, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has ordered the immediate reinstatement of all Local Government Chairmen that were relieved of their positions, Vanguard reports.

Recall that on Tuesday, November 24, ex-governor Idris Wada had removed 15 chairmen of local governments from office for defecting to the then opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Governor who was sworn-in as executive governor of the state last Wednesday, January 27, 2016 gave the directive through the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Edward David Onoja, on Friday.

Governor Bello stated that he is committed to his contract with the people of Kogi State to promote the rule of law and ensure that no one is oppressed based on political beliefs or any other reason whatsoever.

Bello directed that in situations where Vice Chairmen are acting in the capacity of the affected Chairmen, the former are to revert to their original positions.

Governor Bello expects the normalization to be carried out without rancour, regardless of political differences.

According to the directive, Chairmen who were removed via impeachment are considered to have been legally removed and are bound to the legal status quo.

The Governor directed the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the Local Government Service Commission to comply immediately and accordingly.