The Jigawa State House of Assembly has suspended indefinitely the Chairman of Buji Local Government Council, Najibullahi Falalu Tukur, over allegations of gross misconduct and misappropriation of public funds.
The suspension followed the adoption of the recommendations of the House Committee on Local Government, presented by its Vice Chairman, Sani Sale Zaburan, during plenary on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
In its report, the committee recommended the suspension of the chairman in accordance with Section 36, Subsections (2) and (3) of the Jigawa State Local Government Establishment Law, 2024.
Announcing the decision, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, directed the suspended chairman to hand over all government properties in his possession to the Vice Chairman of the council.
The Speaker also announced the constitution of an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct and misappropriation against the suspended chairman.
The committee is chaired by Usman Abdullahi Tura Musari, representing Guri Constituency, while members representing Maigatari, Malam Madori, Birnin Kudu, Yankwashi, Kafin Hausa and Sule Tankarkar constituencies will serve as members.
The committee is expected to investigate the allegations and report its findings to the House for further consideration.