Adewale Ajayi,
The Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Hon. John Ogundare Campus, has been dragged before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Lagos State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of the council’s money.
The allegations against the Chairman were contained in a petition sent to the EFCC and Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.
In the allegation signed by some persons who described themselves as Legislators and Concern Tax-Payers of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area, accused Campus of diverting funds earmarked for critical sectors, including health and education.
Among the allegations levelled against the council boss were failure to pay running costs to various departments of the council based on the 2023 Budget; neglecting balance payments to past political office holders, against governmental advice; Unauthorised project execution and contract awards without approval of the legislative arm of the council.
Other allegations against him were Non-adherence to the 2023 budget for school and Primary Health Care construction/renovation; and failure to comply with legislative requests for income and expenditure records.
The aggrieved persons also accused the Treasurer and Auditor of the LCDA of dereliction of duty by withholding financial details and full activities reports.
The Council’s legislative arm had earlier confronted the council chairman over the deficit in the 2023 budget of the council.
The Concern Legislators and Tax-Payers of Eti-Osa East Development Council Area also expressed concern over the alleged concealment of financial misdeeds by influential political leaders and monarchs, in the LCDA therefore urging the authorities to investigate and prosecute if necessary.