In a formal petition addressed to the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Honorable Bulus G.P. Shanding, the councilor representing Gugur Ward in the Kanke Local Government Area, has lodged a complaint against the leadership of the Kanke Local Government Legislative Council. The complaint alleges a series of violations of mandated sitting days, raising concerns about transparency and the management of council resources.
Under the jurisdiction of the Local Government Law of Plateau State, Section 22 stipulates that the Legislative Council must convene for a minimum of 120 days per year. Additionally, according to Order 6 Rule 3 (1) of the Kanke Local Government Legislative Council Rules, 2014, the council is required to assemble every Tuesday and Thursday, unless officially on recess.
However, it has been brought to attention that the leader of the council has been exhibiting acts of impunity by failing to adhere to these regulations. Consequently, Honorable Bulus G.P. Shanding, through legal representation, has urged the Plateau State House of Assembly to investigate the matter thoroughly and take appropriate disciplinary action against the council leader. The goal is to foster transparency and accountability in the administration of the Kanke Local Government Council’s resources.
The complaint highlights the urgency of the situation, emphasizing that if steps are not taken within 30 days from the receipt of the petition, the complainant will resort to legal action. This would involve seeking redress from the court against the council leader and challenging any decisions made in the absence of Honorable Bulus G.P. Shanding and other council members.
The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly has been called upon to address the alleged misconduct promptly and ensure that the integrity of the legislative process within the Kanke Local Government Area is upheld. The outcome of this investigation will likely have significant implications for the local governance structure and the confidence of constituents in their elected representatives.
It remains to be seen how the Plateau State House of Assembly will respond to these serious allegations of leadership misconduct within the Kanke Local Government Legislative Council. As the case unfolds, the public will be closely watching the actions taken to safeguard the principles of transparency, accountability, and democratic governance at the local level.
