Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council, Hon. Victor Asasa has said that he is at peace with members of the council’s legislative arm. Asasa, stated this while reacting to a viral video of protesters allegedly organized by members of the legislative arm from various wards in the council area, wherein he was accused of borrowing money without the approval of the legislators.
The protesters, who shut down the council, displayed placards with different inscriptions such as “Asasa is not fit for the position of a local government chairman”, “We say no to borrowing without approval by the legislative arm”, amongst others.
But reacting to the development, Asasa said that “the protests that occurred today was a little misunderstanding with my legislative arm.”
According to him, “against reports in the social media, it should be stated categorically clear that the executive arm of government of Isoko South Local Government Council has a flourishing relationship with the legislative arm and staff of the council.”
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On the allegations that he borrowed without approval and that he is always absent, he noted that he didn’t borrow without approval neither is he always absent. He further observed that these facts are verifiable. He stressed that he is capable of running the affairs of the local government council, noting that all issues raised will be fully attended to.
The council boss also used the opportunity to call on all councillors and staff of the local government to remain calm and go about their normal duties as the council remains committed to the welfare and development of the local government. He also added that “we should not allow ourselves to be divided by the power play and divisiveness ahead of 2023.”
Reacting to the development, the leader of the legislative arm, Hon. Arovah Othuke said the situation had been brought under control, adding that “We have dialogued and everything has been taken care of.”
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