Leadership Change In Esan Central Local Government Council
...New Leader/acting Chairman speaks
By: Oriaifoh Godwins
Irrua, the headquarters of Esan Central Local Government area of Edo state, was agog on Wednesday, the 18th of December 2024, as the people of the local government celebrated a new leadership of the council.
In an exclusive chat with Winning Media Online, on Monday, 23rd of December, the new Leader/ acting Chairman of the local government area, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyanlenhimi, said; "the change in leadership of Esan central local government area actually came up on Wednesday, the 18th of this month, but due to the suspension of all local government Chairmen and their Vice by Edo state House of Assembly, we have not been to the office until today. As a result of the suspension of the Chairmen, the Leader of the House, automatically assumes the position of the acting Chairman, which is the position I am now occupying as the new leader.
"The change in leadership, is as a result of the fact that, we no longer have confidence in the leadership of Hon. Victor Ehis Okosun, the former Leader, due to his gross misconduct and inefficiency; so on Wednesday, last week, a resolution was passed, and two-third majority of the Councillors voted in favour of his impeachment.
"The people of Esan Central should expect a new deal from this new leadership. I am a son of the soil. I was born and brought up here. I know my people, and my people know me. As the new acting Chairman, I am bent and resolved on doing one thing, and that is to make my people feel the presence of government at the grassroot. The grassroot government, is the closest to the people, and this new administration will prove this to the letter, especially bearing in mind that the governor of Edo state, Governor Monday Okpebholo is from this local government.
Speaking further, Hon. Iyere, who said he is ready to work with the Governor of Edo State for the progress of Esan Central local government area, added that; "the governor is interested in the peace and progress of Edo state, so also I am passionate about the peace and progress of my local government. We are partners in progress, as far as the progress of this local government area is concerned. In view of this, my administration will prioritize Security, Agriculture, Youths and women empowerment"
The new acting Chairman of Esan Central local government area, is from Eidenu, Ward 4.