After 5 years of inactivity, the Affiliation of Native Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kwara State chapter, has elected new executives to run its affairs.
The affiliation had change into comatose following the protracted authorized tussle that adopted the suspension of the native authorities chairmen and councillors by the state Home of Meeting in 2019.
The chairmen of the Transition Implementation Committee( TIC) that changed the suspended elected native authorities chairmen didn’t represent ALGON throughout their about 5 years tenure.
Nevertheless, the election of latest native authorities chairmen in September 2024 has finally paved the way in which for the reconstitution of ALGON within the state.
Consequently, the chairman of Kaiama native authorities space, Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar, has been elected because the state ‘s ALGON chairman.
Different officers elected alongside Abubakar are Hon. Nuhu Podo (vice chairman), Hon. Jolayemi Benjamin(secretary), Hon. Sheu Ladan(treasurer), Hon. Abdullahi Bello( {financial} secretary) and Hadji Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf (public relations officer).
An announcement by the general public relations officer of ALGON, Hadji Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf stated : This election was overseen by all 16 native authorities chairmen in Kwara State who guarantee a clean and clear course of.
“The ALGON chairman, Hon. Abdulahi Abubakar, congratulated the executives and appealed for a robust synergy between members to foster a unified entrance, making certain the success of the present administration.”
