Kogi state deputy governor impeached by the state house of assembly

Simon Achuba the deputy governor of Kogi state was today impeach by the Kogi state house of assembly.

According to Saharareporters the deputy governor was impeached on Friday, After the Kogi state house of assembly received the report of the committee set up by the state Chief Judge, Justice Nadir Ajana, to investigate an allegation of gross misconduct against Achuba.

Leader of the House, Hassan Bello Abdulahi, who announced the decision of the Assembly, said Achuba stands impeached after careful consideration of the report.

Leader of the House, Hassan Bello Abdulahi, who announced the decision of the Assembly, said Achuba stands impeached after careful consideration of the report.

It will be recalled that the said committee was set up in August following allegations of gross misconduct against Achuba after he accused Governor Yahaya Bello of withholding his salaries and imprest since 2017 — an allegation denied by the government during hearing by the committee.