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Jan
ABUJA HIGH COURT STOPS EDO STATE GOVERNMENT OVER SUSPENSION OF CHAIRMEN
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Nicolas Adekeye / 2 weeks
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An Abuja Federal high court has put on hold the suspension of Edo State local government chairmen and their deputies. The court ordered all parties involved in the action to maintain the status quo until the determination of the substantive application.The local government chairmen and their deputies had initiated an action in court following their suspension by the resolution of the Edo State house of assembly. The suspension attracted commentaries and legal opinions. Some commentators drew inspiration from the supreme court decision, which upheld the autonomy of the local govts and their Democratic right, while others think the house of assembly went beyond its powers. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi also cautioned the house not to exceed its powers.