Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State officially inaugurated Interim Transition Committee chairpersons for all 17 local government areas in a ceremony held at Government House in Jos.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the governor, represented by his deputy, Josephine Piyo, emphasised the significance of this step to ensure the smooth functioning of his administration.
Recall that this newspaper earlier reported that the governor’s decision to suspend all democratic structures in the state’s local government areas on June 1st was prompted by the Plateau House of Assembly’s recommendation. The suspension came about due to the local governments’ failure to produce financial transaction documents despite multiple unsuccessful attempts to obtain them.
Governor Muftwang clarified that the state government had thoroughly examined the recommendations and resolved to suspend the chairpersons in order to conduct a thorough and effective investigation into the matter.
He urged the transition chairpersons to collaborate with the Plateau House of Assembly and promptly provide all required documents for appropriate action.
“We will not tolerate any form of misconduct in this administration. Your primary responsibility is to stabilise the local government councils and not exploit them for personal gain. Remember, this is a transitional administration that can be replaced at any time,” Governor Muftwang stated firmly.
In response, Hamisu Anani, Chairman of Wase local government, assured the governor that they would adhere to the rules and regulations governing local government operations and work diligently for the advancement of the state.
The appointed interim chairpersons for the local government areas are as follows: Markus Hussaini for Jos East, Sati Shuwa for Riyom, Peter VwangDung for Jos South, Fidelis Adara for Bassa, Danjuma Guda for Barkin Ladi, Istifanus John for Jos North, Markus Artu for Mangu, and Monday Kassa for Bokkos. Additionally, Samuel Pankshin, Caleb Shikir, Ado Yusuf, Nicholas Nshe, Christopher Manship, Daniel Kungmi, Nanmwa Kumzhi, Manji Dangfa, and Hamisu Anani were appointed for Kanke, Kanam, Shendam, Quanpan, Mikang, Langtang North, Langtang South, and Wase, respectively.
