The exit of four former governors, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Darius Ishaku (Taraba), has been met with backlash as their successors have ordered the freezing of state bank accounts and agencies, suspensions of local government chairmen, and dissolution of parastatals and agencies’ governing boards.
In Abia, Governor Alex Otti has ordered the freezing of all bank accounts of the state government and its agencies, as well as the dissolution of all boards of Abia State government agencies and parastatals.
In Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has approved the suspension of the 17 Local Government Areas structures to pave the way for investigation by the State House of Assembly.
In Benue State, Governor Hycinth Alia has ordered the immediate dissolution of the governing boards of all parastatals and agencies of government in the state and removal of their CEOs.
In Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas has directed the dissolution of boards and parastatals, disengaged advisers, and senior special assistants of former Governor Darius Ishaku.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
