By Khalid Doya Idris Bauchi
The Shira Local Government Legislative Council in Bauchi state has removed the Chairman of Shira Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Beli, and his deputy, Hon. Usman Adamu, from office over allegations of gross misconduct, financial mismanagement, failure to perform duties, and abuse of office.
The council declared the offices of the Chairman and vice chairman of Shira local government vacant pending the election of a new chairman and deputy. In a letter submitted to the Bauchi State House of Assembly on Monday, the council announced that the removal of the chairman and his deputy takes effect immediately from March 3, 2025.
According to Council Leader Hon. Wali Adamu, the decision followed an investigation that found the chairman and his deputy guilty of the allegations against them. "The committee thoroughly investigated the chairman and his deputy and found them guilty of gross misconduct, financial mismanagement, failure to perform their duties, and abuse of office," Adamu said.
Adamu explained that the council followed all legal procedures before making the decision. "We repeatedly brought the chairman's attention to these issues and urged him to make corrections, but he refused. Additionally, he failed to call council meetings as required," Adamu added.
The decision was endorsed by 16 out of the 18 councillors in Shira Local Government. The Shira Local Government Legislative Council officially declared the offices of Chairman and vice chairman vacant and appointed Council Leader Hon. Wali Adamu as acting chairman of Shira local Government, pending the election of a new chairman and deputy.
Other councillors who adopted the decision include Hon. Abdullahi Wada, Councillor Andubun ward, Hon. Umar Garba, Councillor Bangire ward, and Hon. Garba A. Haladu, Councillor Bukulward, among others.
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