The Bauchi State Local Government Service Commission has approved the dismissal of six traditional rulers for their alleged “involvement in partisan politics and other misconduct.”
The affected monarchs are from Bauchi and Katagum Emirate Councils.
The dismissal notice is contained in a statement issued by Nasiru Ibrahim, acting Permanent Secretary in the Local Government Service Commission on behalf of the Chairman of the Commission.
“The Local Government Service Commission has approved the dismissal of six traditional rulers in Bauchi and Katagum emirate.
“This followed their involvement in partisan politics, misconduct, illegal forest reserve encroachment and felling of trees, misappropriation of public funds and insubordination which is contrary to the public service rules,” the statement read.
Those affected include the District Head of Udubo, Alhaji Aminu Muhammad Malami; District Head of Azare, Alhaji Bashir Kabir Umar; Village Head of Gadiya, Umar Omar and Village Head of Tarmasawa,Umar Bani all in Katagum emirate council.
Those dismissed from Bauchi emirate council are the Village head of Beni,Bello Suleman and Village Head of Badara, Alhaji Yusuf Aliyu Badara.
The statement directed the affected traditional rulers to hand over to their secretaries. The emirate councils were also directed to appoint overseeing officers pending the appointment of substantive officers by the commission.
