Shira Legislative Council Removes Chairman, Deputy

Shira Legislative Council Removes Chairman, Deputy

From, Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi

The Legislative Council of Shira Local Government Area in Bauchi State has removed the Executive Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim Beli, and his Deputy, Alhaji Usman Adamu, from office over allegations of gross misconduct, financial mismanagement, failure to perform duties, and abuse of office.

The council appointed the Council Leader, Alhaji Wali Adamu, as the new Chairman.

A resolution passed by the council on 28th February 2025 stated that the removal was based on the findings of an investigative committee, which established that the chairman and his deputy were guilty of financial mismanagement and abuse of office. The council also declared the offices of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman vacant.

Wali Adamu, accompanied by 17 legislators, submitted the resolution to the Bauchi State House of Assembly.

In a telephone interview, the former

Chairman, Abdullahi Ibrahim Beli, denied the allegations, stating that stakeholders in the local government orchestrated his removal and that he was not given a chance to respond to any accusations.

The development is seen as having the backing of the Bauchi State Government.