Author: John Asishana

ASHENEWS reports that nine out of 10 councilors in Kaura local council of Kaduna state, have removed the council chairman, Mr Mathias Siman, from office for alleged gross misconduct. The removal was conducted through the process of impeachment, following a motion moved by Zachariah Achi, (Bandon ward) and seconded by Fidelis Kukwui (Zankang ward), which accused the chairman of misappropriation and negligence. The chairman was also accused of awarding contracts to his private firm, contravening the Procurement Act, conduct of public officials and due process. Moving the motion at the plenary within the legislative chamber on Tuesday, Achi accused Siman…

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