Kano Suspends 3 LG Chairmen Over Alleged Misconduct

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 decision followed the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The committee, chaired by Hon. Ali Muhammad Bebeji, said petitions were received from the legislative councils of Bebeji and Rogo, as well as concerned citizens of Bagwai.

The committee alleged that the Bagwai chairman misappropriated public funds meant for developmental projects. Documents reviewed during the investigation reportedly showed diversion of funds earmarked for infrastructure.

In Bebeji, the chairman was accused of abuse of office and persistent violation of due process in contract awards. The committee alleged that contractors were compelled to transfer payments into accounts nominated by the chairman, contrary to financial regulations. Other allegations included diversion of public funds and unlawful deductions from contract sums.

The Rogo chairman was accused of undermining government policies and failing to comply with administrative guidelines. He was also alleged to have misappropriated funds meant for feeder roads and electrification projects in Ngor Dawa, Hausawa, and Fulatan communitiesturn0ed## Kano Assembly Suspends Bagwai, Bebeji, Rogo LG Chairmen

The Kano State House of Assemblyhas suspended the chairmen of Bagwai, Bebeji, and Rogo Local Government Areas for three months, following allegations of financial mismanagement and abuse of office.

The suspension was announced during plenary after the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The committee, chaired by Hon. Ali Muhammad Bebeji, said petitions were submitted by legislative councils of Bebeji and Rogo, as well as concerned citizens of Bagwai.

According to the committee, the petitions accused the chairmen of misappropriation of funds, irregular contract awards, and disregard for due process. After reviewing documents and holding sessions with council members, the committee recommended suspension under Sections 128 and 129 of the 1999 Constitution.

The Bagwai chairman was accused of diverting funds meant for infrastructure projects. The committee noted that allocations for road construction and community development were not properly accounted for.

In Bebeji, the chairman allegedly forced contractors to transfer payments into accounts nominated by him, contrary to financial regulations. He was also accused of deducting irregular sums from contract payments and diverting public funds.

The Rogo chairman faced allegations of undermining government policies and failing to comply with administrative guidelines. He was accused of misappropriating funds meant for feeder roads and electrification projects in Ngor Dawa, Hausawa, and Fulatan communities.

The Assembly adopted the committee’s recommendations and directed the Clerk to communicate the resolution to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for immediate implementation.

The suspension underscores the Assembly’s resolve to enforce accountability at the grassroots level. Analysts say the decision may strengthen oversight of local government finances, though it also highlights political tensions within Kano’s governance structure.

All factual claims in this report are attributed to the Kano State House of Assembly and its Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, as presented during plenary.