Yobe IPAC Removes Chairman and Secretary Over Mismanagement

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Yobe State has removed its Chairman, Umaru Jajere, and Secretary, Mustapha Gado, following allegations of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and unilateral decision-making. This decision was made during an emergency meeting held on Thursday at the council's secretariat in Damaturu, where a vote of no confidence was passed against the two officials.

They were accused of failing to consult member political parties on significant decisions and neglecting regular meetings. Additionally, the council alleged that Jajere and Gado misused the council's name to receive quarterly palliatives from the North-East Development Commission and other organizations for personal gain.

Following their removal, Mukhtar Audu Hassan of the All Progressives Congress was appointed as the acting chairman, and Habiba Umaru of the Young Progressives Party was appointed as acting secretary. The new leadership pledged to promote transparency and inclusiveness while urging member parties to support them.