A fresh political crisis is reportedly brewing within the administration of the Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Hon. Joshua Ishaku Musa, following an alleged disagreement with his Vice Chairman, Hon. Nasiru Shehu, over a proposed list of appointments.
The disagreement, which is said to have heightened tensions between the two principal officers, reportedly centres on the Chairman’s alleged refusal to approve a list of appointments submitted by the Vice Chairman.
Sources within the Council disclosed that the disagreement has created growing friction within the administration, with the Vice Chairman reportedly expressing dissatisfaction over the Chairman’s handling of the proposed appointments.
According to the sources, Hon. Nasiru Shehu has allegedly issued a six-month ultimatum to the Chairman to resolve the matter, warning that failure to address the disagreement could make the administration increasingly difficult to govern.
The political tension has reportedly raised concerns about the possibility of a deeper confrontation between the executive leadership of the Council, with impeachment speculation emerging as one of the potential consequences should the disagreement escalate.
The alleged political alignments among the ten councillors have further complicated the situation, with different camps reportedly emerging within the legislative arm of the Council.
According to the accounts, the Vice Chairman is said to enjoy the support of three councillors, while another three councillors, including the Speaker, are reportedly aligned with former Bwari Area Council Chairman, Gabaya.
Meanwhile, the incumbent Chairman, Joshua Ishaku Musa, is alleged to have the backing of only one councillor, representing Duse Ward, his home ward.
The remaining councillors are reportedly aligned with Shekwolo Haruna Audi, the immediate past chairmanship aspirant, suggesting a fragmented political structure that could become significant if the disagreement develops into a formal political confrontation.
The reported division among the councillors has also raised questions about the Chairman’s political strength within the legislative arm, particularly if the dispute eventually results in attempts to initiate impeachment proceedings.
However, the reported alignments and alleged ultimatum have not been independently verified. It also remains unclear whether any formal impeachment process has been initiated or whether the disagreement has progressed beyond internal political tension.
The positions of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Speaker and other councillors involved in the alleged political realignments were not independently established as of the time of filing this report.
The development has placed the Bwari Area Council administration under renewed political scrutiny, with attention focused on whether the two principal officers will resolve their differences through dialogue or allow the disagreement to develop into a wider crisis capable of destabilising the Council’s administration.
While the alleged appointment dispute remains at the centre of the unfolding controversy, the reported division among councillors could prove more consequential if the political disagreement eventually moves from behind-the-scenes negotiations to the floor of the legislative chamber.