Edo council boss declares impeachment void, cites breach of due process

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin

The chairman of Owan East Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Aminu Okodo-Kadiri, has said his impeachment, along with that of his deputy, Hon. Clement Ojebuovbo, was unconstitutional.

He stated this while addressing journalists in Benin City, referencing the Edo State Local Government Law of 2000 (as amended in 2002), which outlines specific procedures for the…