The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended Jelili Sulaimon, Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, effective immediately.
While the lawmakers did not provide a specific reason for the suspension, they pointed to the chairman’s non-compliance, defiance, and misconduct toward the Assembly.
During a plenary session, the Assembly instructed the Vice Chairman of the council, Akinpelu Johnson, to take over the administration of the local government. Council officials, including the manager and treasurer, were directed to support Johnson in his new role.
Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Local Government Administration and Chieftaincy Affairs, moved the motion for Sulaimon’s suspension, citing a 2024 incident in Iyana-Ipaja, which led to the death of a resident. According to Okanlawon, an investigation revealed that Sulaimon was involved in the chaos and had consistently disregarded the Assembly’s directives.
Supporting the motion, Majority Leader Hon. Noheem Adams added that the suspension would serve as a warning to other council chairmen who ignore proper procedures. The Assembly also pointed to financial irregularities and non-compliance with budgetary and procurement processes as further justification for the suspension.
The Speaker, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the Assembly, Olalekan Onafeko, to communicate the resolution to the relevant authorities.
