Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the chairmen of Bagwai, Bebeji and Rogo local government areas for three months over allegations of misconduct, financial misappropriation, abuse of office and breach of public trust
The decision followed the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs after investigating separate petitions against the three council chairmen.
Presenting the committee’s report before the House, Chairman of the committee, Hon. Ali Muhammad Bebeji, said the petitions were received from different groups, including the Legislative Councils of Bebeji and Rogo Local Government Areas, as well as concerned citizens of Bagwai Local Government.
According to him, the committee carried out a detailed investigation by reviewing relevant documents from the affected local governments and holding interactive sessions with members of their legislative councils.
He said the investigation revealed that the Bagwai Local Government chairman was alleged to have misappropriated public funds meant for developmental projects.
On Bebeji Local Government, the committee said it found credible allegations of abuse of office, persistent violation of due process in the award and execution of contracts, and the improper sale of local government land.
“The committee also received allegations that contractors were forced to transfer contract payments into bank accounts nominated by the Executive Chairman, contrary to established financial and procurement regulations. We further observed allegations of financial impropriety, including the diversion of public funds, unlawful deductions from contract sums and other procurement irregularities, all of which require appropriate legislative action and further investigation,” the committee said.
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