A High Court in Benin, Edo State, has ordered the restoration of the suspended 18 local government council chairmen and deputies in office.
Justice Efe Ikponwonba granted the order against the Edo State Government, Edo State Governor, and four others who were listed as 1st-6th defendants, respectively, in the suit filed by 18 local government council and ALGON in Edo State.
The court directed the defendants not to give effect to the House of Assembly resolution of December16, 2024, purporting to suspend the Local Government chairmen and their deputies.
The Court granted an order of mandamus directing parties to maintain status quo ante belum as of December 12, 2024 when the matter was filed in court pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
See the order below:
