The legislative arm of Agege Local Government in Lagos State has confirmed receipt of a formal letter of resignation from the Executive Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Tunde Azeez, and announced plans to forward the correspondence to the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for consideration.
Previously, reports indicated that Hon. Azeez resigned due to health problems, having transferred power to his vice president, Hon. AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa, about two months ago before starting his medical leave.
Addressing journalists at a press conference attended by all seven councillors, the leader of the legislative arm, Hon. Haruna Adeshina confirmed the development and expressed the legislators’ collective support for the president’s decision.
“We deeply commend Honorable Tunde Azeez for his bravery in stepping down from his position to focus on his health, rather than clinging to power at the expense of the progress of the community,” Adeshina said.
He explained that although the Hon. Obasa remains the acting president, the Council has initiated the process of transmitting Azeez’s resignation letter to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs for onward delivery to Governor Sanwo-Olu, in accordance with constitutional provisions.
“The final decision now rests with His Excellency Governor Sanwo-Olu,” Adeshina added.
Also present at the briefing were the immediate past chairmen of Agege Local Government and Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Chief Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi and Pastor JS Babatunde, who expressed solidarity with the council’s position.
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