The Kano assembly has suspended the chairmen of Rogo, Bagwai and Bebeji local government areas for three months.
Additionally, this action follows allegations of financial mismanagement, abuse of office and violations of local government regulations.
The suspension was announced during plenary on Tuesday. Subsequently, the suspension followed the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
Presenting the report on behalf of the committee chairman, Ali Mohammed Tiga, Lawan Hussaini Dala said the action followed investigations.
The investigations covered petitions and complaints lodged against the affected council chairmen.
The suspended officials are Abubakar Mustafa of Rogo Local Government Area, Bello Abdullahi Gadanya of Bagwai Local Government Area and Dr. Alhassan Salisu of Bebeji Local Government Area.
Dala told lawmakers that preliminary findings indicated allegations of diversion of public funds. and other administrative infractions in the affected local governments.
He said the three-month suspension would enable the committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the allegations.
Additionally, it would also ensure the protection of public funds and assets belonging to the councils.
According to him, the Assembly’s decision is aimed at guaranteeing transparency and accountability in local government administration.
Additionally, it safeguards the interests of residents.
Moreover, the House maintained that action was taken in line with its oversight and investigative powers, Kano assembly included. These powers are provided under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.
The Assembly said it would determine further action.
Additionally, this would follow the conclusion of the investigation and the submission of the committee’s final report.
