Sequel to allegations of financial misappropriation and gross misconduct, the Legislative Council of Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State has suspended the Chairman of the Council, Hon Kemi Nshe.

The suspension notice was delivered to the Chairman after the sitting of the members of the legislative council at their chambers in Shendam.

ViewPointNigeria learnt that 13 of 20 councillors who make up the legislative council signed the letter of suspension.

It reads, “That you, the Chairman of Shendam Local Government Council, Hon. Nicholas Kemi Nshe is guilty of gross misconduct and financial misappropriation.

“That you, the deputy chairman of Shendam local government Hon. Noel Nkup in your capacity as the supervisory councillor for works is guilty of gross misconduct and financial misappropriation. It added.

“The punishment of the allegation is indefinite suspension pending outcome of the investigation.

The notice which also contained details of the allegation indicates that the suspended officers have committed offenses bordering on transparency and accountability in their handling of some capital projects in the council.

Following the suspension of the council chairman and his deputy, the third officer in the heirarchy of the local government, Hon Chisantus Maigida is to take over as the council boss in acting capacity.

Hon Chrisnatus is the leader of the legislative arm representing Derteng ward.

In his reaction, Chairman of the Shendam LGA, Comrade Nicholas Kemi Nshe said the councilors have no power to suspend him from office, saying the action of the councillors is null and void and of no effect.

Nshe said, “As far as I’m concern I remain the council chairman”.

Shendam is the Local Government of the Governor of the State, Barrister Simon Lalong; though he is of the APC, the Chairman is from the PDP and it has been alleged that he worked for the APC during the gubernatorial polls.

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Kemi Nshe Suspended for Alleged Financial Misappropriation