Zamfara State House of Assembly has suspended two local government council chairmen over alleged financial misappropriation, in a move it described as a step toward strengthening accountability in the state.
The affected officials are Mannir Muāazu Haidara of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area and Umar A. Faru of Bukkuyum LGA.
Their suspension followed the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during plenary on Wednesday.
The report was delivered by the Deputy Speaker, Adamu Aliyu Gumm, who also serves as the committeeās vice chairman.
According to the House spokesperson, Bello Kurya, the lawmakers unanimously adopted the committeeās recommendation after deliberations presided over by the Speaker, Bilyaminu Moriki.
Kurya explained that the two chairmen were suspended for failing to honour invitations extended by the committee to explain the expenditure of funds allocated to their respective councils.
āThe invitations were issued to enable them to provide explanations regarding the expenditure of funds,ā he said, adding that their refusal to appear before the committee was considered a serious breach.
He noted that the suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in place pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into the financial activities of the stateās 14 local government councils for the 2025 fiscal year.
The Assembly directed the affected chairmen to hand over to their respective vice chairmen without delay.
Kurya further stated that the disciplinary action was based on findings of ādisrespect to the legislative institutionā as well as a lack of transparency and accountability.
He added that the Assembly had transmitted its resolutions to the executive arm of government for implementation, reiterating its commitment to prudent management of public resources and good governance in the state.
Zamfara Assembly suspends two LG chairmen over alleged misappropriation
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