Wednesday, August 5, 2026 -The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen of Rogo, Bagwai and Bebeji local government areas over allegations of financial misappropriation, abuse of office and other administrative irregularities
The suspended chairmen are Abubakar Mustapha (Rogo), Bello
Dadanya (Bagwai) and Alhassan Salisu (Bebeji). According to a statement by the
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Kamaluddeen Shawai, the suspension
followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Local Government
and Chieftaincy Affairs.
Presenting the committee’s report, Majority Leader Lawan
Hussaini said the Assembly received several petitions from residents of the
affected local government areas accusing the chairmen of financial
misappropriation, abuse of office, breach of public trust and administrative
misconduct.
Hussaini said the committee conducted investigations before
making its recommendations. “The committee conducted thorough interactive
sessions with officials from the three local governments, reviewed council
records, and examined documents,” he said. He added that the Assembly acted in
line with Sections 128 and 129 of the 1999 Constitution, which empower state
legislatures to investigate public institutions and carry out oversight
functions.
Following the adoption of the report, the House directed
that its resolution be forwarded to the Ministry for Local Government and
Chieftaincy Affairs for immediate implementation. The Assembly also ordered the
vice chairmen of Rogo, Bagwai and Bebeji local government areas to take over
the administration of their respective councils pending the conclusion of the
committee’s final investigation.
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