Suspended Council Chair, Sulaiman Urges Lagos Govt To Respect Judiciary

The suspended Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Council, Jelili Sulaiman, has urged the Lagos Government to avoid implementing his suspension by the State Assembly.

Naija News reports that Sulaiman, in a statement issued on Thursday by his lawyers, Dr Abdul Mahmud, Levite Solicitors and Arbitrators, said the purported suspension is subjudice and should not be carried out.

The embattled chairman contended that there is a pending case on the issue before the Federal High Court, Abuja. He urged the state to adhere to due process and respect the judiciary.

Sulaimon also advised the Permanent Secretary to desist from any further action concerning the purported suspension of Sulaimon.

He said, “We write to draw the attention of the general public to the letter, written by Mrs Kikelomo Bolarinwa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftancy Affairs and Rural Development, Lagos State, dated 8th October, 2024.

“The letter, addressed to Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, Vice Chairman, Alimosho Local Government Area, directed him to assume office as Acting Chairman pursuant to the unconstitutional resolution of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

“We note that the Permanent Secretary also issued a subsequent letter on the same day instructing Mr. Johnson to await further directive from the Executive Governor of Lagos State.

“We wish to respectfully remind the Permanent Secretary that the purported suspension of our client, Mr. Jelili Sulaiman, and all actions related thereto are subjudice.

“The matter is currently pending before the Federal High Court in; Jelili Sulaimon & Anor v Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly & 5 Others.

“Therefore, any further action regarding the implementation of the unconstitutional resolution would be in violation of the rule of law and an infringement on the ongoing judicial process”.