Two months on, elected Chairmen, political appointees remains unpaid, Obaseki queries.

Two months on, elected Chairmen, political appointees remains unpaid, Obaseki queries.
By Gidigba Group

The Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government, Tom Obaseki, has requested explanation on non-payment of salaries of elected Councilors of Oredo Local Government Council; moreover, the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary to the Council, Supervisors, Special Advisers and Special Assistants to the Council, have not received their salaries for December 2024 and January 2025.

Having laid siege on local government administration in Edo State, by dismantling President Tinubu's local government autonomy, INEC-select governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid deaf ears to several court orders, to allow elected local government Chairmen return to Council to perform their constitutional duties. 

A letter to the Head of Local Government Administration, Oredo LG and Permanent Secretary, on Wednesday, Obaseki said, "I have just been informed that the elected Councilors of Oredo Local Government Council, were not paid their salaries for January 2025; additionally, the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary to the Council, Supervisors, Special Advisers, and Special Assistants to the Council,  have not received their salaries for December 2024 and January 2025".

The Oredo Local Government Chairman, has  demanded a written explanation for the non-payment of these salaries within 24 hours, with a documented evidence to justify the delay. 

"The situation is highly concerning, as it affects the financial well-being and effectiveness of the affected officials; the delay in salary payment raises serious questions regarding administrative and financial management within the Council", Obaseki added. 

Okpebholo's attack on local government autonomy in Edo State, has been described by many as senseless, rascally and lawless, individuals and groups continue to urge the governor to allow local government autonomy thrive in Edo, as his undemocratic takeover of the Councils have not only crippled grassroot development, but presents Edo as a lawless, ruderless society.

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