Scandal erupts in Edo state as legislators impeach LG chairman, Ogbemudia over 1.7bn fraud

  • The legislative branch of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State has removed the council’s chairman, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia, due to allegations of budget padding
  • This decision followed a vote of no confidence in the chairman during a council legislative session held on Tuesday, July 16
  • Godwin Uwadiae Edigin, the Leader of the House and Councillor for Ward 3, led the impeachment proceedings

Egor LGA, Edo state—The legislative branch of Egor Local Government Area in Edo state has impeached the council’s chairman, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia, over allegations of budget padding and other corrupt activities.

This decision followed a vote of no confidence in the chairman during a council legislative session on Tuesday, July 16.