Council chairman impeached in Niger

Council chairman impeached in Niger

Friday, January 19, 2018 10:32 pm


Legislature

The Chairman of Munya Local Government Council of Niger, Mr Yahuza Mohammed, has been impeached by his councillors for alleged gross misconduct and maladministration.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mohammed was impeached on Friday.

The legislators accused him of alleged diversion of the council resources and awarding capital projects without approval of the legislator.

The Special Adviser (Political) in charge of Niger East Senatorial District, to Gov. Abubakar Bello, Mr Pius Wakili, confirmed the impeachment of the chairman to newsmen. (

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