Akoko-Edo LG Chairman Hon Alabi Oshionogue impeached over abuse of office and financial recklessness
Hon Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government in Edo State, has been formally impeached, sources confirmed on Thursday, January 28, 2026.
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The impeachment was effected through a letter signed by seven councillors of the local government.
The removal came hours after lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly failed to hold a peace meeting intended to reconcile Oshionogue with the seven councillors.
Sources indicated that the impeachment followed an attempt by three other councillors, who did not attend the meeting, to remove the seven councillors.
The seats of these three councillors were subsequently declared vacant.
The seven councillors reportedly rushed to Igarra, the headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government, and issued the letter of impeachment.
The document stated:
“We, the undersigned members of Akoko Edo Local Government Area Legislative Arm hereby impeach you as the acting Local Government Council Chairman with effect from today, the 28th January, 2026. This decision is as a result of your abuse of office, high-handedness, embezzlement of Council funds, anti-party activities, financial recklessness, forgery, and constant disobedience to constituted authorities.”
A viral video circulating online captured moments when Oshionogue was publicly booed as he exited office, highlighting the intensity of the dispute.
Efforts to reach Hon Paul Ohonbamu, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, for comment were unsuccessful.
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The impeachment marks a significant development in local governance in Akoko-Edo, following months of internal disputes between the chairman and council members.
