The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections, following resolutions reached at its 54th Expanded National Executive Council meeting in Abuja.
The decision was announced on Sunday after the meeting, which was chaired by ALGON National President Bello Lawal and attended by representatives from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside past leaders of the association.
The motion to endorse the President was moved by former ALGON President Alabi Kolade David and seconded by the Plateau State ALGON chairman, Anani Hamisu Mohammed.
In a communiqué issued after the meeting, Mr Mohammed said the endorsement was based on the administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” which he noted had strengthened fiscal capacity and autonomy at the grassroots level.
“Continuity under Tinubu will deepen grassroots governance,” he stated.
Disciplinary actions
Meanwhile, the association announced the suspension of three local government chairmen over alleged misconduct.
Those affected are Zakari Iliyasu of Niger State, Abubakar Danladi Abdullahi of Kwara State, and Abba Shehu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.
ALGON said the trio were suspended over allegations including impersonation, actions against the association’s interests, and abuse of constitutional provisions.
Warning to stakeholders
The association warned ministries, departments and agencies, as well as state governments and development partners, against engaging with the suspended officials.
It stated that the affected chairmen no longer have the authority to act on behalf of ALGON.
ALGON also passed a vote of confidence in its national leadership, reaffirming support for Mr Lawal and pledging continued loyalty to the association’s leadership structure.
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