{"id":153733,"date":"2025-03-03T22:11:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/councillors-sack-shira-lg-chairman-deputy-over-alleged-abuse-of-office"},"modified":"2025-03-10T00:43:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T23:43:37","slug":"councillors-sack-shira-lg-chairman-deputy-over-alleged-abuse-of-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/councillors-sack-shira-lg-chairman-deputy-over-alleged-abuse-of-office","title":{"rendered":"Councillors sack Shira LG Chairman, Deputy over alleged abuse of office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The councillors of Shira Local Government Area, Bauchi State, have removed the Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Beli, and his Deputy, Hon. Usman Adamu, from office over allegations of gross misconduct, financial mismanagement, and abuse of office.<\/p>\n<p>In a letter (SLGLC 003) dated February 28, 2025, and obtained by DAILY POST on Monday, the council announced the decision after reviewing the findings of an investigative committee that established the officials\u2019 offences.<\/p>\n<p>The letter was signed by the following councillors:<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Dalhatu A. Haruna \u2013 Councillor, Gagidiba Ward<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Alhassan Mohammed \u2013 Councillor, Kilbori A Ward<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Garba Bello \u2013 Councillor, Kilbori B Ward<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Ayuba Babani \u2013 Councillor, Shira Ward<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Sa\u2019adu Shehu \u2013 Councillor, Sambowal Ward<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Hadiza Adamu \u2013 Councillor, Beli Ward<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Aminu Umar \u2013 Councillor, Taft Ward<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Magaji Mohammed \u2013 Councillor, Zubo Ward<\/p>\n<p>The resolution, led by Hon. Wali Adamu, declared both offices vacant with immediate effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The councillors of Shira Local Government Area, Bauchi State, have removed the Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Beli, and his Deputy, Hon. Usman Adamu, from office over allegations of gross misconduct, financial mismanagement, and abuse of office. 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