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The elected chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Tunde Azeez Disco, has resigned, citing health challenges which, according to him, are hindering his capacity to discharge his constitutionally assigned duties effectively. Hon Azeez presented his resignation letter to the leadership of the Agege Legislative Council on Wednesday. Following his resignation, the leader of the House, Hon. Adeshina Haruna, swore in AbdulGaniyu Vinod, son of the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Hon. Haruna commended the former chairman for his commitment to grassroots development. “I commend Hon. Disco for his years of selfless service and dedication to the people of Agege. I wish him full recovery and success in his future endeavors,” Haruna prayed. He added, “Following this development, the council unanimously approved the appointment of Hon. AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa as the substantive Chairman of Agege Local Government. “The decision reflects the council’s commitment to ensuring stability, continuity, and effective local governance.” The council reaffirmed its oversight mandate, emphasizing the need for enhanced monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects across the local government. Members resolved to strengthen accountability measures to ensure that all developmental initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and in line with community needs. Reacting to the development, Hon.Rotimi Sulaiman, an aide to the former chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief AbdulGaniyu Egunjobi, commended Azeez for the decision to resign. He said, “Hon. Tunde Azeez has been long sick and his decision to resign and devote his attention to his health rather than being weighed by the responsibility of that office is the wise decision any sane person should take. “The beneficiary of that excellent decision, Abdulganiyu Vinod Obasa, is a visionary young man who, in the last few months of Azeez’s absence, has demonstrated uncommon capacity.” ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
