The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended four local government chairmen over allegations of financial impropriety, gross misconduct and abuse of office.
The lawmakers announced the suspension during plenary on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, under the leadership of the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mohammed Fadeyi.
The affected chairmen include Hon. Timothy Oyeniyi of Ogbomoso South Local Government Area, Hon. Olateju Michael Alabi of Oriire, Hon. Adegbite Isaiah of Surulere and Hon. Muritala Abiodun Oyewumi of Iwajowa.
However, the development comes shortly after three of the affected chairmen reportedly defected from the Action Peoples Party (APM) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oyeniyi, Alabi and Isaiah were among those who changed political affiliation, while Oyewumi remained in the APM.
Speaking on the Assembly’s decision, the House Majority Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, said the lawmakers acted within their constitutional oversight responsibilities to promote transparency and accountability in local government administration.
Following the suspension, the Assembly directed the respective vice chairmen to take charge of the affected councils in an acting capacity pending the outcome of the investigation.
The House Committee on Local Government Matters will investigate the allegations and submit its findings to the Assembly within one week. While the investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the allegations against the suspended officials.
The Assembly’s action comes amid growing attention to accountability and financial management in local government administration across the state.
However, the allegations against the four chairmen remain subject to investigation, and the Assembly’s findings will determine the next course of action.
By Musekir Faisat OmolaraÂ
