The Benue State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Kwande LGA Chairman, Vitalis Neji, by six months over allegations of gross misconduct, directing his deputy to continue as acting chairman.
The Benue State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Chairman of Kwande Local Government Area (LGA), Mr Vitalis Neji, by another six months pending the conclusion of an investigation into allegations of gross misconduct.
The extension followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Bemdoo Ipusu, during plenary on Thursday in Makurdi and seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Isaac Ochekliye.
Ruling on the motion, the Speaker of the House, Mr Alfred Emberga, directed the Acting Chairman, Mrs Rita Iortsor, to continue Benue Assembly Extends Kwande LGA Chairman’s Suspension By Six Months the affairs of the council pending the conclusion of the investigation.
Neji was initially suspended on August 20 for three months following an interim report detailing allegations of gross misconduct against him.
The latest decision effectively extends his suspension by an additional six months while the investigation into the allegations continues.
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