Shira Local Government Council of Bauchi State on Monday disclosed the impeachment of the Local Government chairman, Abdullahi Beli, and his deputy, Usman Adamu.
The pronouncement was made in a statement issued by the Shira Local Government Council, led by Wali Adamu.
The statement resolution number SLGLC 003 revealed that following a committee investigation that found the impeached chairman and his deputy guilty of gross misconduct, financial mismanagement, failure to perform duties, and abuse of office.
This council hereby removes the Chairman (Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Beli) and his deputy, Hon Usman Adamu, from office as Chairman and Vice Chairman of Shira Local Government, respectively, effective immediately from today.
The statement read, “Grounds for Removal:
The removal of the Chairman and his deputy is based on the findings of the investigation committee, which has established that the Chairman and his deputy were engaged in financial mismanagement, failed to perform their duties, breached the trust placed in them and abused their office.”
The statement maintained that “This Council hereby declares the office of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of Shira Local Government Vacant.”