The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kogi State chapter, has described as false and misleading reports of a purported court action seeking to restrain Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo from allegedly dissolving the state’s 21 elected local government chairmen. NigerianPolitics Coverage
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the state ALGON Chairman, Hon. Tosin Olokun, the association said the basis of the litigation was “entirely speculative” and not supported by facts.
ALGON expressed concern over media reports claiming that two individuals had approached a court to stop the governor from dissolving the democratically elected council chairmen.
“For the avoidance of doubt, at no time has the Governor of Kogi State announced or contemplated the illegal dissolution of democratically elected Local Government Chairmen in the state,” the statement said.
The association maintained that the tenure of the current chairmen is clearly provided for under Kogi State law.
According to ALGON, the law under which the chairmen were elected stipulates a two-year tenure, which is due to expire in October 2026.
“The expiration of a legally prescribed tenure cannot, by any stretch of imagination, be misconstrued as dissolution,” Hon. Olokun stated. “It is therefore misleading and legally untenable for anyone to suggest that the Governor intends to dissolve elected Local Government administrations outside the provisions of the law.”
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The Association further clarified that there are no plans by the Kogi State Government to appoint caretaker or interim committees. Instead, the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, KOSIEC, has already scheduled Local Government elections for October 2026, ahead of the expiration of the current tenure.
“Consequently, upon the expiration of the current tenure in October 2026, duly elected or re-elected Chairmen will be sworn into office in accordance with the provisions of the law, ensuring a seamless, constitutional and democratic transition without any vacuum in Local Government administration,” ALGON said.
ALGON also dissociated itself and all 21 local government councils from the suit, saying neither the Association nor any of its members has knowledge of, involvement in, or affiliation with the litigation.
“We completely dissociate ourselves from what appears to be an ill-motivated and unnecessary attempt by certain individuals to cast aspersions on the democratic credentials of Kogi State and bring the government into disrepute,” the statement added.
The Association reaffirmed its confidence in Governor Ododo’s commitment to the rule of law and constitutional governance. It noted that ALGON is working closely with the State Government, KOSIEC and other stakeholders to ensure that the forthcoming council elections are free, fair and credible.
ALGON therefore urged residents of Kogi State to disregard the claims contained in the suit.
“There is no constitutional crisis, no proposed illegal dissolution of elected councils and no plan to undermine democratic governance at the Local Government level,” Hon. Olokun said.
The Association called on the people to remain calm, law-abiding and supportive of government at all levels “as we collectively continue to build a more peaceful, prosperous and democratically stable state.”