Nassarawa lawmakers begin impeachment proceedings against the Governor

Nassarawa lawmakers begin impeachment proceedings against the Governor

Nassarawa State House of Assembly members have commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor of the state, Umaru Al-Makura.

At its plenary session this morning, the Speaker of the House, Ahmed Mohammed, directed its clerk, Ego Maikeffi to issue a 16-count charge impeachment notice, signed by 20 of the 24 lawmakers, to the governor for alleged gross misconduct, extra-budgetary expenses and  misappropriation of funds.

Nasarawa has 20 PDP, lawmakers and four APC, lawmakers. The governor is a member of the APC.