The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has advised former local government chairmen in the state to steer clear of the administrations of their successors.
Obasa spoke at a meeting with the newly elected chairmen, according to a statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday.
The Lagos Speaker warned the immediate past chairmen of local governments and local council development areas in the state to release their stranglehold on their successors.
He said that the former council bosses have done their bit, hence they should allow their predecessors to do their own.
Obasa equally advised the former council bosses to allow the current ones to work without any obstacles.
He condemned the conduct of some former council bosses who are reportedly still exerting undue influence on their successors.
“How can you be answerable to your predecessors? What you owe them is honour, not to allow them to control you. They have done their bit, and everybody is grateful; you are the ones in the saddle now. So, take charge.
“Let the new chairmen breathe. Let the public see that there are new sheriffs in town and that they are doing a good job. Let their work show. Don’t take their shine. Remove your grip on their necks.
“Before you start paying loans, ask questions. Where you are unsure of what the loan was used for, ask questions and look through the books. If you can renegotiate or restructure the terms of the loans, do so for the betterment of your constituents,” Obasa said.
Don’t interfere in your successors’ administration – Obasa warns ex-Lagos LG chairmen