President Goodluck Jonathan, at the weekend, met with embattled Governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, during which he told the governor that he had no hand in his current travails.Impeachment move has been instituted against Al-Makura by members of the State House of Assembly.A top government source, who confirmed the meeting, said the impeachment threat was the main focus of discussion.The source said: “The meeting was a cordial one. Yes, the issue of the impeachment process was raised and the President made it clear to the governor that he had no hand in his travails.”
Source: Sun News
Nassarawa State House of Assembly members have commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor of the state, Umaru Al-Makura.
At its plenary session this morning, the Speaker of the House, Ahmed Mohammed, directed its clerk, Ego Maikeffi to issue a 16-count charge impeachment notice, signed by 20 of the 24 lawmakers, to the governor for alleged gross misconduct, extra-budgetary expenses and misappropriation of funds.
Nasarawa has 20 PDP, lawmakers and four APC, lawmakers. The governor is a member of the APC.
