Cross River Assembly removes Ogoja LG vice chair for misconduct
Emmanuel Yakubu, Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, has been removed from office by the Cross River State House of Assembly over allegations of gross misconduct. The decision was made following a voice vote where the majority of lawmakers supported his removal. The Assembly’s committee conducted an investigation involving testimonies from key council officials. The removal is said to reflect the Assembly’s commitment to accountability and effective governance.
Key takeaways
- Emmanuel Yakubu was removed as Vice Chairman after a legislative vote in the Cross River State House of Assembly.
- The committee’s investigation included testimonies from Elizabeth Mbim and other council officials.
- Yakubu was absent from the hearing but requested a new date due to ill health, despite reportedly attending a political rally and defecting to another party.
- The committee found that Yakubu’s defection and lack of cooperation constituted gross misconduct and a breach of local government law.
- The Deputy Speaker directed Yakubu to hand over all government property to the most senior civil servant in the Council.
