The Chairman of Gurara Local Government Council in Niger State, Abdul-Alim Abubakar, has been removed from office following a resolution passed by the Legislative Council citing gross misconduct and financial irregularities.
The resolution, which took effect immediately on June 30, 2025, was communicated in an official letter signed by eleven council members and the Clerk of the House.
SaharaReporters reports that the legislative action was anchored on Section 31(2)(A) of the Niger State Local Government Law (2001), which empowers the council to remove an executive chairman for misconduct.
In the letter addressed to Mr. Abubakar, the council stated:
“Notice of legislative council resolution for your removal from office as the Executive Chairman of Gurara Local Government Council of Niger State pursuant to Section 31(2)(A) of the Local Government Law (2001) of Niger State.”
The council alleged that Hon. Abubakar had failed to convene the mandatory Finance and General Purpose Committee meetings since November 2024. He was also accused of repeatedly refusing to provide requested financial records, including overhead cost reports covering several months.
Among other infractions, the lawmakers expressed concern over what they described as a lack of accountability in the handling of Hajj slots and internally generated revenue.
“Your actions have brought the Local Government Council into disrepute and undermined its ability to function effectively. In the circumstance, you are required and directed to hand over all council properties, documents, and records to the Leader of the House of Gurara Local Government Council with immediate effect,” the letter concluded.
The resolution was endorsed by more than two-thirds of the council members, meeting the constitutional requirement for the removal of a sitting chairman. The lawmakers emphasized that the move was necessary to restore transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the council’s leadership.
