Delta LG chairman suspended over financial misconduct, insecurity

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Jethro Ibileke/Asaba
Henry Baro
The Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state, Mr. Henry Baro, has been suspended indefinitely by the Delta State House of Assembly over allegations of misappropriation of funds and insecurity within the local government area.
Mr. Baro’s suspension followed a motion under matters of urgent public importance, raised by the Majority Leader and member representing Isoko North Constituency, Mr. Tim Owhefere.
After an exhaustive deliberation of the issue, Speaker of the House, Mr. Monday Igbuya, put it to a voice vote and the lawmakers overwhelmingly endorsed the indefinite suspension of the council boss.
The House further raised an ad-hoc committee headed by the Deputy Majority Leader, Mr. Oboro Preyor to investigate the allegations against the council boss and report back to the House.
It would be recalled that Effurrun, the headquarter of Uvwie, last weekend erupted in violent crisis as a result of controversial change of leadership in the council’s chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
Meanwhile, Delta State chairman of the NURTW, Mr. Ifeanyi Obi has advised members of the union to desist from actions capable of causing breach of public peace.
Obi who was reacting to recent Uvwie crisis, blamed the crisis on alleged involvement of some security operatives in the internal activities of the union.
“We were surprised when we heard that some people tried to cause trouble in Uvwie using some security men. The situation is now normal and our members are working peacefully. We know the essence of having a peaceful state and we cannot be involved in any action which can lead to a breach of peace.
“Every member of NURTW understands our constitution and we are a peaceful people. Anybody who does not obey our constitution will be disciplined in line with constitutional provisions.” Obi said. …Read More

Source:: PM Newspaper