Ogoja Vice Chairman Emmanuel Yakubu Removed

Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, the Vice Chairman of Nigeria===Ogoja Local Government Council in Cross River State, was removed from office by the Nigeria===Cross River State House of Assembly. The decision followed allegations of gross misconduct, including abandonment of duty, disregard for constitutional authority, breach of oath of secrecy, and lack of synergy with the Council Chairman. A key factor cited was Yakubu's public defection from the Nigeria===All Progressives Congress to the Nigeria===African Democratic Congress, which the committee interpreted as a lack of interest in his office. The removal was approved by a voice vote of 19 lawmakers, with one abstention and five absences. This action follows a prior 90-day suspension for investigation and a similar removal of Theresa Ushie, the former chairman of Bekwarra local government council.