The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday granted Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s request by extending the tenure of local government chairmen and Council Development Areas (LCDAs) by two months.
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The Deputy Speaker, Mr Musa Abdulwasiu, told newsmen in Ibadan that the decision was unanimously adopted sequel to a formal request by Gov. Abiola Ajimobi.
Abdulwasi said the tenure extension was for two months from March to May 4, pending the conduct of the local government elections.
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According to him, the extension was to avoid any vacuum in the administration of the local councils.
Ajimobi appointed the current caretaker chairmen in March 2017.
