The Benue State Goverment has directed legislators from Otukpo Local Government Area of the state to stop further actions against Council Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri.
The directive was given by the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Sam Ode, for the suspension of all actions taken by the Otukpo Legislative Council and the Otukpo Executive Council against the chairman.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Deputy Goverñor, Ior Ikyereve, Ode directed that the status quo ante must be maintained during this period in the local government.
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 recently accused the Chairman, Ogiri, of financial misconduct and asked the State Assembly to suspend him from office for proper investigation to be conducted.
