The Cross River State House of Assembly has sacked Theresa Ushie from her position as Chairperson of Bekwarra Local Government Council.
The decision followed the adoption of a report by the House committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions.
During a plenary session, 19 out of 25 lawmakers voted in favour of her removal.
The action was based on allegations of misconduct and poor administration.
Earlier, eight councilors had submitted a petition against Ushie in June, accusing her of corruption, misuse of authority, withholding salaries, and not following proper procedures.
Following the vote, the assembly directed the vice chairman, Egbung Odama, to take over the administration of the council temporarily.
The lawmakers also instructed the Cross River Independent Electoral Commission to organize a by-election within 30 days to fill the vacant position.
The House committee that investigated the allegations reported that Ushie’s administration raised serious concerns over financial management.
Their findings were confirmed through a detailed inquiry.
The assembly reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring proper governance in local councils.
