Nasarawa Governor, Tanko Al-Makura cleared by Impeachment panel

by Kolapo Olapoju

 

Gov. Umaru Al-Makura has been cleared by the panel set up to investigate the 16 allegations of gross misconduct leveled against him. The panel dismissed the allegations as a result of the State house of assembly’s failure to provide incriminating evidence to back up their case.

During the proceeding of the panel in Lafia, the Chairman of the panel, Yusuf Usman, disclosed that the assembly either failed or neglected to appear before it to prove its allegations, which gave the panel no other choice than to dismiss the allegations.

Usman also said that during the Monday sitting, it had given the House of Assembly a grace of 24 hours to appear before it and substantiate its case.

He also drew attention to the appearance of counsel to the assembly, led by Mr Ocha Ulegede on Tuesday. He said during the counsel’s appearance, it faulted the sitting of the panel on composition grounds.

Usman, therefore, said the refusal of the assembly to participate in the proceedings implied that it had failed to tender evidence to prove its case.

“The rule of natural justice and our criminal laws put the onus of proof on the complainant, and failure of which the accused is deemed innocent. The house has failed to advance evidence on the 16 allegations. The panel agrees with the prayer of the counsel to the governor.

 

 

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