Adamawa deputy governor, Bala Ngilari, resigns

Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngilari, has resigned his position as the number two man in the state. Ngilari and the state governor Murtala Nyako, have been facing impeachment charges over the last weeks, this is believed to have led to his resignation.
Ngilari’s resignation letter which was read at the plenary by the speaker of the Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, is expected to put pressure on Governor Nyako to do the same. Ngilari’s resignation has however been approved by the lawmakers.
Photo: newtelegraphonline
Photo: newtelegraphonline
The House is expected to deliberate over the report of the seven-man investigative panel, probing allegations of financial impropriety against Nyako and Ngilari.
The Assembly is heavily fortified by security operatives who have denied people access to proceedings.
More to follow…

-PM NEWS