Adamawa Speaker Sworn In As Acting Governor, ----- Al-Makura Has Not Been Served Notice, Says Clerk

                                

Yola -  The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ahmadu  Umaru,  was on Tuesday sworn in as Acting Governor of the state following the impeachment of Gov. Murtala Nyako.

Umaru was sworn-in by the state’s Acting Chief Judge, Justice Ambrose Mammadi.

After taking the oath of office, the acting governor said the impeachment of Nyako was a blessing to the people of the state.

Umaru called on the people to join hands with his administration, saying that the task before it was enormous.

He reminded them that Adamawa was still under state of emergency and urged them to be law abiding.

The acting governor promised to pay the two months outstanding workers’ salaries and other allowances.

“This administration will do all that is possible to restore the lost glory of the state as well as improve the economic well-being of the people’’, he said.

Chieftains of the PDP and members of the National Assembly were among dignitaries that witnessed the ceremony.  Adamawa Deputy Gov. resigns Bookmark

Also the Adamawa Deputy Governor, Mr Bala James-Ngilari, on Tuesday tendered his letter of resignation, citing personal reasons.

The Deputy Governor’s letter of resignation was read at Tuesday’s plenary of the Adamawa House of Assembly by Speaker Ahmadu Fintiri.

The  development followed moves by the state assembly to remove him and Gov. Murtala Nyako on grounds of financial impropriety.

James-Ngilari said:“I kindly notify you of my resignation from the office of the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State forthwith on personal ground.

“I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve Adamawa State.”

The house unanimously adopted the letter following a motion moved by Mr Adamu Kamale (PDP-Michika), which was seconded by Alhaji Hassan Kaigama(PDP-Maiha).

During deliberation on the letter, members argued that since the deputy governor wished to retire voluntarily, he should be allowed to do so.

“We should wish him success in his future endeavour,’’ said Mr Jerry Kundisi (PDP-Gombi)

The speaker confirmed the resignation,  saying, “the office of the Deputy Governor is hereby declared vacant.’’ (NAN)

Impeachment: Al-Makura Has Not Been Served Notice, Says Clerk

Lafia -  The Clerk, Nasarawa State House of Assembly¸ Mr Ego Maikeffi, on Tuesday confirmed that Gov. Umaru Al-Makura, had not been served the notice of impeachment.

Maikeffi told newsmen that he had made several attempts to serve the governor the notice of impeachment, but was denied access by security personnel at the gate of the government house.

He said with the development, the assembly had no option than to serve the impeachment notice through the media on Wednesday.

He said that the two days given by the assembly had elapsed.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Information, Hamza Elayo, said the government was yet to be served officially with the notice of impeachment.

“Until government is officially served with the notice, we cannot react,’’ Elayo said.

The assembly had on Monday resolved to serve the governor with the notice of impeachment for alleged gross misconduct.

This followed a motion of urgent public importance raised by the Deputy Majority Leader,  Mr Yahaya Usman (PDP-Umaisha/Ugya) and seconded by Mohammed Okpede (PDP-Doma North) at plenary.

Usman presented a document containing allegations of gross misconduct against the governor, which he said, was signed by 20 of the 24 members of assembly.

“I am raising a motion under the matter of public interest.

“The document I have in my hand is a notice of impeachment of Gov.Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State for gross misconduct and for the violation of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.

“Today being the 14th July, 2014, 20 members of the 24 members of this house unanimously endorsed to serve Gov.Tanko Al-Makura notice of impeachment,’’ Usman said.

Speaker, Musa Ahmed, (PDP-Nasarawa Central) then directed the clerk of the house to serve the notice of impeachment to the governor immediately.

Ahmed said in the event that the governor could not be served within two days, the governor would be served through the media. (NAN)

Vanguard Report