Ogun Council Chairman, Wasiu Lawal, Suspended for Alleged Misconduct

The 9th Legislative Council of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, Ogun State, has suspended the Executive Chairman, Alhaji Wasiu Adewale (FCA), for a period of three months over alleged gross misconduct.

The decision was reached during a plenary sitting of the council, where members unanimously adopted a resolution to suspend the chairman pending the outcome of investigations into the allegations levelled against him.

In a statement issued by the council and signed by its leadership, RT HON Gbadamosi Mutairu Akanji ACA ACIB, the lawmakers said the action was taken in line with the provisions of the Local Government Administration Law of Ogun State, which empowers the legislature to ensure accountability and discipline in governance at the grassroots.

“The 9th Legislative Council of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State, at its plenary sitting, has resolved to suspend the Executive Chairman, Alhaji Adewale Wasiu (FCA), for a period of three (3) months over allegations of gross misconduct,” the statement read.

The council further directed the Vice Chairman of the local government to immediately assume leadership and oversee the affairs of the council throughout the suspension period.

“In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Administration Law, the Vice Chairman is hereby directed to take over the affairs of the Local Government immediately and ensure the continuous and effective administration of the Council during the suspension period,” the statement added.

The Legislative Council reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance, noting that the suspension was not punitive but part of due process to uphold integrity and public trust in local administration.

“The Legislative Council remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance in the administration of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government,” the statement concluded.

Below were the councillors that signed the suspension of Wasiu Adewale’s suspension

1. HON OSENI LATEEF ISHOLA – DEPUTY LEADER ALAPOTI WARD

2. HON BANKOLE SURAJUDEEN – MAJORITY LEADER IGBESA WARD

3. HON LAWAL BALOGUN NOIMOT – OTA WARD III

4. HON AINA KAZEEM ORIYOMI, OTA WARD I

5. HON ASALU MUSEDIQ AINA – OTA WARD II

6. HON OKEODEBIJA JOEL- SANGO WARD

7. HON ERINLE GODWIN- ATAN WARD

8. HON SULAIMON WASIU – IJU WARD

9. HON OLADEJI PAUL- IJOKO WARD

10. HON AKAPO OLADUNJOYE – ADO-ODO WARD 1

11. HON ISIAU AZEEZ – ADO-ODO WARD 2

12. HON IDOWU OLUSOLA MATTEW – AGBARA WARD

13. HON AKAPO ISIAH MAUTIN – ERE WARD

14. HON AKINLOLU IBRAHIM – KETU WARD

15. HON SEIDU JOHN – EJILA AWORI WARD

Efforts to reach the suspended chairman for comments were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, political observers in the area have described the development as a significant test of the council’s autonomy and its resolve to enforce internal checks and balances in local governance.