Plateau Governor, Mutfwang Suspends 17 LG Chairmen

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has approved the suspension of 17 local government Chairmen

A statement by the Special Assistant on Media to Plateau Governor, Gyang Pere says the suspension follows a correspondent from the Plateau State House of Assembly vide letter dated 1st June, 2023.

The State Assembly reported recommended the suspension of the Local Government Areas Chairmen based on their inability to make available records of their income and expenditure to the house.

“In the light of the foregoing, His Excellency hereby approved with immediate effect the suspension of the 17 Local Government Areas Structures to pave way for the investigation being carried out by the house.” Gyang noted.

The Governor also directed suspended council Chairmen to hand over all local government properties belonging  to the Directors of Personnel Management.