Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen of Bagwai, Bebeji and Rogo Local Government Areas for three months over allegations of financial misappropriation, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The resolution was passed on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, following the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, which investigated separate petitions filed against the three council chairmen.
Presenting the committee's findings during plenary presided over by Speaker Ismail Falgore, the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, said the investigation was prompted by petitions from the Legislative Councils of Bebeji and Rogo Local Government Areas, as well as concerned citizens of Bagwai Local Government Area. The committee reviewed relevant documents, examined records obtained from the affected councils, and held interactive sessions with members of the respective legislative councils before arriving at its findings.
For Bagwai Local Government, the committee said it observed evidence suggesting the misappropriation of public funds meant for developmental projects. In the case of Bebeji Local Government, the committee reported credible allegations of abuse of office, persistent violations of due process in the award and execution of contracts, improper sale of local government land, diversion of public funds, unlawful deductions from contract payments and other procurement irregularities. The committee also alleged that some contractors were compelled to transfer contract payments into accounts allegedly nominated by the Executive Chairman, contrary to established financial and procurement regulations. Regarding Rogo Local Government, the committee said the Executive Chairman was accused of undermining government policies and programmes, failing to comply with established laws and administrative procedures governing local government administration, and misappropriating funds earmarked for feeder road construction and rural electrification projects.
The affected chairmen are Alhaji Bello Abdullahi Gadanya (Bagwai), Dr. Alhassan Salisu (Bebeji), and Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha (Rogo). Based on its findings, the committee recommended the immediate suspension of the three Executive Chairmen for a period of three months to allow for a comprehensive investigation. The recommendation was made pursuant to Sections 128 and 129 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which empower the State House of Assembly to conduct investigations and exercise oversight over public institutions.
Following a unanimous voice vote, the House adopted the committee's report and directed the Clerk of the House to communicate its resolution to the Kano State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for immediate implementation. Speaker Falgore announced the suspension of the three council chairmen for three months and directed the vice chairmen of the affected local governments to take over in acting capacities pending the outcome of the investigation. He also mandated the committee to conclude its investigation and submit its report to the House within 10 weeks.
The Assembly said the suspension is intended to facilitate a thorough investigation into the allegations while safeguarding public resources and promoting accountability in local government administration.
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