Akinpelu Johnson, the Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, has officially assumed the role of Acting Chairman following the suspension of the incumbent, Jelili Sulaimon.
Johnson received his appointment letter on October 8, 2024, signed by Kikelomo Bolarinwa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development.
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The letter, titled “Re: Suspension of Mr. Sulaimon Jelili, Chairman, Alimosho Local Government Area – Resolution of the House,” instructed Johnson to take over immediately, as per Section 24 of the Local Government Administration Law (Amendment), 2016.
It referenced the decision of the Lagos State House of Assembly to indefinitely suspend Sulaimon over several allegations.
During its session on Monday, the Lagos State House of Assembly resolved that Johnson should assume control of the council’s affairs.
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Additionally, the council’s management, including the council manager and treasurer, were directed to assist Johnson in his new responsibilities.
However, controversy surrounds the leadership change, as four of the seven councillors of Alimosho LGA opposed an alleged suspension of Johnson, orchestrated by three councillors loyal to the suspended chairman.
In a joint statement signed by councillors Mojisola Fabusuyi Ayeni (Ward D), Saheed Adejoke (Ward C), Rasheed Semiu (Ward E), and Elizabeth Fashina (Ward F), they rejected the suspension as illegal and praised the House of Assembly for stepping in.
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The councillors expressed their full support for Johnson, reaffirming their commitment to state and federal government initiatives, particularly the Renewed Hope (RH) Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda.
They voiced confidence in Johnson’s leadership and called for unity among all stakeholders in the local government.
They clarified that at no point was Johnson ever suspended and pledged their continued backing of his leadership in the administration of Alimosho LGA.
