The Benue State House of Assembly has called for the immediate suspension of Maxwell Ogiri, Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, for six months over allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office.
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The decision on the suspension of Ogiri was reached during Friday’s plenary session, which was presided over by Speaker Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh.
The resolution came after the House received a report from the Committee on Local Government, Security, and Chieftaincy Affairs. The report accused Ogiri of diverting public funds into his personal account and unlawfully shutting down the legislative chambers of the local government.
Lawmakers condemned the alleged misappropriation of funds, harassment of councilors, and closure of the legislative chamber, recommending that the deputy chairman be immediately sworn in to lead the council.
The House also set up a five-man panel chaired by Bemdoo Ipusu to investigate the activities of the local government and report back within one week.
Other members of the panel include Michael Audu, Cyril Ekong, Solomon Gyila, and Berger Alfred, with Mr. Bem Abunde as secretary.
The Assembly condemned the harassment of the Deputy Speaker by alleged supporters of the Ado Local Government Chairman, calling on the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to intervene to prevent escalation.
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