Cross River Assembly Suspends Bekwarra LG Chairman for Three Months Amid Misconduct Allegations

Mrs. Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council in Cross River State, has been suspended from office for a period of three months by the State House of Assembly. The decision, made public on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, follows an investigation into multiple allegations of misconduct and corrupt practices leveled against the council boss.

The suspension resolution was passed by the lawmakers after the House adopted the report of its Ad-hoc Committee on Public Petitions, which had been tasked with probing the various complaints against Mrs. Ushie’s administration. While specific details of the allegations were not exhaustively enumerated in the public statement from the Assembly, sources indicate they include financial impropriety, abuse of office, and dereliction of duty.

The three-month suspension is intended to allow for a thorough and unhindered investigation into the allegations. During this period, Mrs. Ushie is expected to step aside, providing the investigative bodies the necessary space to gather evidence and engage with relevant parties without interference. The move by the Cross River State House of Assembly underscores its commitment to enforcing accountability and transparency at the local government level, sending a clear message that public office holders will be held responsible for their actions. This development is expected to lead to a deeper probe into the financial records and administrative procedures of the Bekwarra Local Government Council.