I'm at peace with my Councillors, says Asasa ~ Truth Reporters

By Kelvin Ohoror

The Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council, Hon. Victor Asasa has said that he is at peace with members of the council's legislative arm.

Asasa, stated this while reacting to a viral video of protesters allegedly organized by members of the legislative arm from various wards in the council area, wherein he was accused of borrowing money without approval of the legislators.

The protesters, who shut down the council, displayed placards which bore various inscriptions such as "Asasa is not fit for the position of a local government chairman", "We say no to borrowing without approval by the legislative arm", amongst others.

Reacting to the development, Asasa said that "the protests that occurred today was a little misunderstanding with his legislative arm."

According to him, "Against reports in the social media, it should be stated categorically clear that, the Executive arm of government of Isoko South local government council had a flourishing relationship with the legislative arm and staff of the council.

On the allegations that he borrowed money without approval and that he is always absent as alleged, he noted that he didn't borrow without approval neither is he always absent. He further observed that these facts are verifiable.

He assured that, he is capable of running the affairs of the local government council, noting that all allegations will be fully attended to.

The council boss also used the medium to urge all councillors and staff of the local government to remain calm and go about their normal duties as the council remain committed to the welfare and development of the local government. 

He also advised that "we should not allow ourselves to be divided by the power play and divisiveness of year 2023,"

Reacting to the development, the Leader of the Legislative arm Rt. Hon Arovah Othuke said the situation had been put under control, adding that "We have dialogued and everything has been taken care of,"