All local governments councils in Benue State have been suspended by the Benue Stata House of Assembly..
This follows the establishment of an ad hoc committee tasked with investigating the chairmen for allegations of financial recklessness
The chairman of the committee, Hon. Peter Ipusu presented the findings and recommendations during a session in the House on Wednesday.
The ad hoc committee was set up by the Benue State House of Assembly to thoromjj Peter Ipusu, as the committee chairman, spearheaded the investigation, gathering evidence and conducting interviews to determine the veracity of the allegations.
IDOMA VOICE gathered that during a session in the House, Honorable Peter Ipusu presented the comprehensive report compiled by the ad hoc committee. The report detailed the findings and conclusions reached after a thorough examination of the local government chairmen’s financial transactions.
The investigation was aimed to ascertain whether there were any acts of financial recklessness or malfeasance committed by the chairmen.
Based on the report presented by Honorable Peter Ipusu, the Benue State House of Assembly has called for the immediate suspension of all 23 local government chairmen pending further action.
The decision to suspend the chairmen was reached after careful consideration of the committee’s findings and recommendations. The Assembly intends to ensure accountability and uphold the principles of transparency and good governance in the management of public funds.
