December 18, (THEWILL) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has directed all Chairmen and their deputies suspended by the State House of Assembly, to return to their councils on Thursday, to resume their constitutional duties.
Edo PDP chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, gave the directive in a statement on Wednesday.
THEWILL reports that the Edo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, suspended all the Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the State over the alleged failure of the council chairmen to submit their yearly stewardship to the state government.
Azeigbemi condemned the action of the House of Assembly and declared the suspension “illegal, unconstitutional, null, and void”.
“We want to restate that the Constitution remains supreme, and any attempt to undermine its provisions or disregard the judiciary and its rulings is not only illegal but also a direct attack on democracy and the rule of law”, he said, adding that the Speaker and the entire Assembly overstepped their constitutional mandates.
“We urge them to immediately reverse its decision, with respect to the rule of law and democratic governance.
“We, therefore, direct the council chairmen and their vice-chairmen to report to their councils tomorrow to carry on with their normal duties.
“We also invite the Attorney General and minister of justice of the federation to call the Edo State Governor-select to order as his action is not only in breach of the constitution but a threat to security”, he added.
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