Zamfara Assembly extends suspension of seven lawmakers

The Zamfara State House of Assembly has approved the extension of the suspension of seven lawmakers for another legislative session over alleged misconduct and violation of House rules.

The decision was reached during plenary under the leadership of the Speaker, Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki.

According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Speaker’s office, Bello Madaro Kurya, the affected lawmakers are still being investigated over alleged misconduct and violations of the House Standing Orders.

The motion for the extension was moved by the Majority Leader, Bello Muhammad Mazawajje, and seconded by Ibrahim Garba Liman.

Explaining the reason for the extension, Mazawajje said the matter is still before the court.

He said, “While the initial suspension period had lapsed, the ongoing litigation regarding the matter necessitates a formal extension of the disciplinary action pending judicial determination.”

Following what the Assembly described as a unanimous decision, the Speaker officially announced the extension of the suspension of the affected lawmakers.

The suspended members are Bashir Abubakar, Bashir Aliyu, Nasiru Abdullahi, Faruku Musa Dosara, Amiru Ahmad Keta, Ibrahim T. Tukur, and Bashir Bello.