Mayor of Mongu Municipal Council suspended for abuse of office, privileges

Mongu Municipal Council has suspended Mayor, Nyambe Muyumbana for six months for gross misconduct.

This was arrived at a Special Council Meeting held on Monday in Mongu.

The meeting was called through a petition as provided for by the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019.

The meeting was to discuss the conduct of the Mayor in regard to lowering the integrity of the Council, misuse of council property and abuse of position and privileges.

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After a heated debate, it was resolved to suspend His Worship the Mayor, Nyambe Muyumbana for six months.

This was done in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019.

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