Navajo Nation Leadership Dispute
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren attempted to fire the tribe's controller, but the Navajo Nation Council deemed the move unlawful.
The council has filed an injunction to stop the firing, highlighting the ongoing battle between tribal leadership over executive spending.
"We are the largest Indigenous tribe on the planet, and this is happening," Navajo Controller Sean McCabe warned. "You don’t see this at a lemonade stand on the side of the road. President Buu Nygren, this is unacceptable. I hope you’re listening, I hope your people are listening."
McCabe expressed concerns that his staff are scared to work under Interim Controller Alva Tom and are leaving their jobs, compromising the checks and balances on finances.
"And what I believe is happening is dangerous," added McCabe. "It’s dangerous to the Navajo people. It’s dangerous to the Navajo people’s money."
Author's summary: Navajo Nation leadership dispute escalates.