Benue Assembly Suspends LG Chairman Over Alleged Misconduct

Vitalis Neji, the Chairman of Kwande Local Government Area in Benue State, has been suspended for three months by the Benue State House of Assembly. The decision stems from allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office leveled against him.

The suspension was announced during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Mr. Alfred Emberga. This followed the consideration of a report submitted by an ad hoc committee tasked with investigating the allegations. The committee's chairman and Majority Leader, Mr. Peter Ipusu, stated that Neji failed to provide a satisfactory defense against the accusations.

Lawmakers unanimously supported the committee's recommendations. Speaker Emberga emphasized that the suspension is immediate and necessary to facilitate a "proper, transparent and unhindered investigation." The Assembly will continue its probe during this period, with potential further actions contingent on the investigation's outcome. Attempts to reach Chairman Neji for comment were unsuccessful.