Bauchi suspends emir over illegal levies, mining interference

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The Bauchi State Government has suspended the Emir of Lame, Yakubu Aliyu, over allegations of illegal levies and interference in land and mining operations Read More:…

The Bauchi State Government has suspended the Emir of Lame, Yakubu Aliyu, over allegations of unlawful collection of levies, interference in land administration and meddling in the operations of mining companies.

The suspension, which took immediate effect, will remain in force pending the conclusion of an investigation by a 12-member Administrative Panel of Inquiry constituted by Governor Bala Mohammed.

The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday, saying the panel would investigate allegations of abuse of office and other misconduct against the traditional ruler.

According to Gidado, the government received multiple formal petitions and intelligence reports from community leaders, stakeholders and security agencies concerning the emir’s alleged conduct.

He said the complaints had generated tension in the Lame Emirate and raised concerns about public peace, security and peaceful coexistence.

“The allegations against the Emir include unlawful interference in land administration, unauthorised collection of levies, undue interference in the operations of mining companies, and other alleged acts of misconduct,” the statement read.

Gidado said the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs had earlier requested explanations from the emir over the allegations in line with the principles of natural justice and fair hearing.

He added that although the monarch submitted written responses, the government considered the explanations unsatisfactory, necessitating an independent investigation.

“The government emphasises that the allegations remain subject to investigation and that the Emir shall be afforded the opportunity to respond to all allegations against him in accordance with the principles of natural justice and due process,” he stated.

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