The Legislative Arm of Surulere local government area of Lagos State has sealed the office of suspended council Chairman, Tajudeen Ajide, over alleged misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.

The decision, which was collectively made by all the nine councillors in the council, also witnessed the appointment of the Vice-Chairman, Sulaimon Yussuf, in acting capacity to prevent a vacuum in the administration of local government affairs.

The councillors hinted that they have also written to the Area C Police Command to intimate him of their resolution.

In a statement, the Legislative Arm said: “Further to our resolution which suspended the Executive Chairman, Mr. Tajudeen Ajide. The Vice-Chairman, Mr. Sulaimon Yussuf, should immediately take over the Administration of the Local Government to prevent a vacuum in Administration of the Local Government.”

The Legislative Arm of Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State, last Friday, 9th of April, 2021 suspended the council Chairman, Mr. Tajudeen Ajide over alleged misappropriation of funds and abuse of office on several occasions.

The decision, which was collectively made by all the nine Councillors in the council, wascarried out to enable them to conclude their investigations.

The lawmakers said: “We, hereby, pass a vote of no confidence followed by suspension on the Executive Chairman, Mr. Tajudeen Ajide for his refusal to provide needed documents/records to the house to enable council to carry out its oversight function.

“Our findings show that 95 percent of the contracts of the local government were executed by two contractors (Olupopson Construction Limited and Serial Touch Limited), while they later executed 90 percent of the council contracts.

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