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By NICHOLA DECHI
The Benue State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Chairman, Kwande Local Government Area (LGA), Mr Vitalis Neji, for additional six months.
The extension was sequel to a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Bemdoo Ipusu, on Thursday during plenary in Makurdi and was seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Isaac Ochekliye.
Ruling, the Speaker, Mr Alfred Emberga, directed the acting Chairman, Mrs Rita Iortsor to continue act as the chairman pending the conclusion of the investigation.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Neji was earlier on suspended on August 20 for a period of three months.
NAN further reports that his suspension followed an interim report of allegations of gross misconduct. (NAN)
