The Benue State House of Assembly has approved a further six-month suspension of the Chairman of Kwande Local Government Area, Vitalis Neji.
The extension followed a motion moved by the House Majority Leader, Bemdoo Ipusu, during Thursday’s plenary in Makurdi. The motion was seconded by the Minority Leader, Isaac Ochekliye.
Following the adoption of the motion, Speaker Alfred Emberga directed the Acting Chairman, Rita Iortsor, to remain in office pending the completion of the investigation into the allegations against Neji.
Neji was initially suspended on August 20 for three months following an interim report accusing him of gross misconduct.
The latest decision extends his suspension by another six months while the investigation continues.
