The Chairman of Oriire Local Government, Hon. Teju Michael Alabi has described his purported suspension by members of the Legislative Council as an attempt by “political toddlers” to truncate the mandate given to him by the people.
In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, Alabi said he remains the duly elected Chairman of Oriire Local Government and has not resigned, abandoned his office, or surrendered his mandate.
He said, “I have taken note of the purported suspension circulating online, reportedly announced by some acclaimed members of the Oriire Local Government Legislative Council. While I respect the legislative institution and its constitutional responsibilities, I consider the development an unfortunate attempt by political toddlers to undermine democratic principles and truncate the mandate freely given to me by the good people of Oriire Local Government.”
Alabi maintained that democracy is governed by laws and constitutional procedures, not by personal interests or political calculations, stressing that oversight is not absolute authority.
The Chairman, who said he has nothing to fear regarding accountability, challenged anyone with credible allegations of financial misappropriation or misconduct against him to follow due process.
“If anyone has credible allegations of financial misappropriation, financial impropriety or any other misconduct against me, I will be the first to submit myself to investigation and trial before the appropriate authorities. I welcome transparency, scrutiny and accountability, but such processes must be conducted in accordance with the law and the principles of fair hearing,” he stated.
He urged residents of Oriire and members of his party to remain calm, assuring that his administration remains in power and committed to the development of the council.
“There is no cause for panic or apprehension. Our administration remains in power, and we remain committed to discharging our responsibilities to the people of Oriire. The mandate of the people is not a political toy, and democracy must not be sacrificed on the altar of personal interests,” Alabi added.
