The panel, set up by the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, has dismissed the allegations for want of evidence.
The seven-panel was constituted by the CJ , Justice Sulaiman Dikko, following the directive of the State House of Assembly, to investigate the allegations, which will form the basis for the impeachment of the governor.
In a dramatic turn of event on Tuesday, however, the panel dismissed the 16 allegations of gross misconduct against Al-Makura by the Assembly for want of evidence.
While the embattled governor had appeared before the panel to defend himself, the lawmakers refused to turn before the investigating committee to back up their allegations, asking the CJ to disband the panel.
The Assembly had alleged that some members of the panel were card-carrying members of political parties, but declined to identify the culpable members.
Legal practitioners had, however, faulted the position of the Assembly, arguing that there was no provision in Section 188 of the Constitution that makes provision for the disbandment of an impeachment panel after it would have been constituted. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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