Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has suspended two commissioners due to allegations of material diversion.
Commissioner for Health Moses Ekuma was suspended for three months, while Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Francis Ori was suspended indefinitely.
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The suspension came after Governor Nwifuru visited the Ministry of Health’s premises on Saturday night and caught six officials diverting government materials.
The governor ordered their immediate arrest and promised full prosecution.
The decision to suspend the commissioners was made during the State Executive Council meeting on Monday.
The development has sparked conversations about transparency and accountability in the state’s leadership
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