APC SUSPENDS EDO FORESTRY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN, AS GOMBE CREATES 13 NEW LCDAs
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Chairman of the State Forestry Commission, Valentine Asuen, over alleged anti-party activities.
In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, said the suspension was necessary following Asuen’s conduct, which was deemed contrary to the APC’s principles of unity, loyalty, and collective progress.
He explained that Asuen’s actions amounted to inciting division within the party, thereby undermining internal cohesion and discipline.
“The All Progressives Congress wishes to inform its members and the general public that Hon. Valentine Asuen has been suspended from the party in accordance with the provisions of the APC Constitution 2022, as amended,” the statement read.
Citing Article 21:2 (ii) & (v) of the party’s constitution, Uwadiae-Igbinigie stressed that Asuen’s alleged violations were punishable offences, warranting disciplinary measures. He added that the APC remained committed to discipline and internal democracy, warning that no act capable of destabilizing the party would be tolerated.
Efforts to reach Asuen for comments proved abortive, as one of his associates disclosed that he was currently holidaying abroad.
Meanwhile, in Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya on Monday signed into law a bill establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), describing it as a “historic moment” in the state’s democratic evolution.
The bill, which was unanimously passed by the Gombe State House of Assembly, increases the number of grassroots administrative units from 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to 24.
“This marks a historic moment in the democratic evolution of Gombe State. The creation of the LCDAs will revolutionise governance by making it more accessible and responsive to the needs of the people,” Yahaya said during the signing ceremony at the Government House, Gombe.
The new LCDAs include Akko North (Amada), Akko West (Pindiga), Balanga South (Bambam), Billiri West (Taal), Dukku North (Malala), Funakaye South (Tongo), Gombe South (Bolari), Kaltungo East (Wange), Kwami West (Bojude), Nafada South (Birin-Fulani), Pero-Chonge (Filiya), Yamaltu East (Dadinkowa), and Yamaltu West (Zambuk).
Yahaya argued that the structural imbalance of having only 11 LGAs had deprived many grassroots communities of access to government services, worsened insecurity, and created ungoverned spaces.
He directed both the new LCDAs and the existing LGAs to immediately prioritise four key sectors security, basic education, primary healthcare, and agriculture within the next six months.
To ensure a seamless transition, the governor announced the constitution of a high-powered Transition Technical Committee chaired by the Deputy Governor, with members drawn from the state executive, ALGON, civil service, and civil society groups. Interim management committees and a phased implementation strategy would also be adopted.
Yahaya commended traditional rulers, community leaders, and political stakeholders for their support, noting that the overwhelming goodwill from the public reflected the harmony between government and the people.
“The creation of these 13 LCDAs marks the beginning of a new era one that is characterised by more inclusive development, stronger grassroots governance, and greater opportunities for all our people,” the governor declared.
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