A council chief has been charged with a series of offences including drink driving, possession of a class A drug and failing to stop after a driving incident.
Bayo Dosunmu, Chief Executive of Lambeth Council was arrested on Sunday.
Police confirmed that the 46-year-old was charged with possession of a Class A controlled substance, failing to stop after a road accident, being in charge of a vehicle while over the alcohol limit, and driving without insurance.
A council spokesperson said: "Lambeth Council chief executive Bayo Dosunmu is currently away from work and the council has put in place interim leadership arrangements.
A council chief has been charged with a number of offences including drink driving, possession of a class A drug and failing to stop after a driving incidentLambeth Council"We are unable to make any further comment due to an ongoing police investigation."
According to a Lambeth Council document from November 2022, Dosunmu earns £187,775 annually.
He was also expected to carry out his role as Returning Officer during the General Election - which he receives a separate payment for.
An acting Returning Officer will be selected for the election counts next week by the Mayor of Lambeth, Cllr John-Paul Ennis.
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A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Bayo Dosunmu, 46, of Hammersmith was arrested on Sunday, June 23 in the Westminster area.
"He was charged on Monday, June 24 with possession of a controlled drug of Class A; driver of a vehicle fail to stop after a road accident; in charge of motor vehicle - alcohol level above proscribed limit; use a motor vehicle on a road or public place without third party insurance."
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 1.
Dosunmu became the council's chief executive in July 2022.
Bayo Dosunmu, Chief Executive of Lambeth Council was arrested on Sunday
PAHe previously worked as its deputy chief executive and strategic director for resident services.
The council chief also worked as a senior civil servant in the Welsh Government and was head of transport integration during the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.
In addition, he held roles at Homes England and the Homes and Communities Agency.
