Akinpelu Johnson, the vice chairman of Alimosho local government area, has officially received his appointment letter to take over as acting chairman due to the suspension of Jelili Sulaimon, the incumbent.
This was contained in a letter dated October 8, 2024, and signed by Kikelomo Bolarinwa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development.
The letter, titled “Re: Suspension of Mr. Sulaimon Jelili, Chairman, Alimosho Local Government Area – Resolution of the House,” instructed Johnson to immediately assume office as the Acting Chairman, in accordance with Section 24 of the Local Government Administration Law (Amendment), 2016. It referenced the Lagos State House of Assembly’s decision to suspend Sulaimon indefinitely due to various allegations.
Fusion Chronicles gathered that the Lagos State House of Assembly, during its sitting on Monday, resolved that Johnson should take over the running of the council’s affairs, adding that the management team, which includes the council manager and treasurer should support Johnson in his new role.
