NGT48 will no longer be included in PR for Niigata, the city the is based out of.

The city announced its decision on March 29. The group will no longer be used in PR beginning April 1.

The decision to cut ties with NGT48 was made due to the ongoing scandal surrounding the assault of group member Maho Yamaguchi and the way management has handled the incident.

Earlier this week, the governor of Niigata prefecture expressed his desire to put any contracts with NGT48 on hold due to the Yamaguchi scandal.

The Minami ward of Niigata has also decided not to renew its contract with group members who currently serve as its ambassadors.