The Benue State Government has instructed legislators from Otukpo Local Government Area to halt all actions against the Council Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri.
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This directive was issued by the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Sam Ode, ordering an immediate suspension of all steps previously taken by both the Otukpo Legislative Council and the Otukpo Executive Council against the chairman.
According to a statement from the Deputy Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ior Ikyereve, Ode emphasized that the status quo ante must be maintained in the local government during this period.
The statement read, “In light of this, the Deputy Governor invites Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary and Honourable Councillors of Otukpo Local Government Area for a meeting at the Government House, Makurdi on Monday, 14th July 2025 by 12noon.
“All parties are advised to adhere strictly to this directive, while the Chairman has been directed to take necessary steps to avert any breach of security in the local government area.”
Recall that the legislators of Otukpo LGA, Benue recently accused the Chairman, Ogiri, of financial misconduct and asked the State Assembly to suspend him from office for proper investigation to be conducted.
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