News
Zamfara Assembly suspends two LG Chairmen over alleged financial misconduct
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has ordered the suspension of Mannir Mu’azu Haidara and Umar A. Faru, chairmen of Kaura Namoda and Bukkuyum local government areas, following allegations of financial irregularities.
The decision came during a plenary session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after lawmakers reviewed a report on the financial operations of the state’s 14 local government councils for the 2025 fiscal year.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Bello Madaro Kurya, the report was presented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Adamu Aliyu Gumm, who is also Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
According to the statement, the committee’s findings prompted the recommendation to suspend the two chairmen due to their failure to respond to several invitations issued to them. The invitations were intended to allow them to clarify issues surrounding the use of funds in their respective councils.
The Assembly, presided over by Speaker Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, unanimously approved the recommendation, directing that the suspension take immediate effect pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
The affected chairmen have also been instructed to transfer administrative responsibilities to their vice chairmen without delay.
The lawmakers cited non-compliance with legislative summons, alongside concerns over accountability and transparency, as reasons for the disciplinary measure.
The House further adopted the full report on the investigation into the 2025 financial activities of all 14 local government areas and forwarded its resolutions to the executive arm for implementation.
Follow Us on Google Discover
French authorities arrest teen over alleged plot to abduct Kylian Mbappe
Fury blasts Joshua, calls him ‘Coward’ as blockbuster fight delays
PFIPC: Reps clear Gbajabiamila, uncover forged documents
Wike tackles APC governors, accuses Uzodinma, Abdulrazaq of plotting against him
Akwa Ibom Gov’t sparks controversy after describing Akpabio as ‘Acting President’
I think about Tinubu’s re-election everyday, if he loses, Atiku, Obi will deal with me – Wike
Kwankwaso arrives Port Harcourt ahead of 2027 election
Uber announces exit from Nigeria after 12 years
2027: Any LG chairman who fails to deliver victory for APC, Tinubu will lose his seat – Gov Nwifuru
Wike sets 2027 deadline for completion of FCT projects
African Union to launch credit rating agency October 7
Tinubu’s ‘dictatorship’ may end Nigeria’s democracy, SDP’s Adebayo warns
UEFA unveils special debut patches for UCL debutants
Nigeria records 14 fresh Lassa Fever cases – NCDC
NDA publishes 78th regular combatant course admission list
NAF opens 2026 recruitment for tradesmen, non-tradesmen
I think about Tinubu’s re-election everyday, if he loses, Atiku, Obi will deal with me – Wike
2027: I will review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students – Atiku vows
‘Why can’t Nigerians buy petrol for N441-N872 per litre like, UAE, Angola Sudi Arabia, others’ – Atiku questions Tinubu
Yuguda warns Nigerians against Atiku’s promise to restore fuel subsidy, says its a political bait
On LG Autonomy: I will send funds directly to LGs from Day 1 in office – Atiku vows
2027: APC chieftain resigns, rejects support for Tinubu, Bauchi Governorship candidate
Don’t discuss Atiku’s NYSC certificate case against Tinubu in public – Judge warns lawyers
Xenophobia: Nigeria will no longer tolerate dehumanisation of its citizens in South Africa — Shettima
Tinubu’s effort to secure Trump’s support for re-election has failed – Atiku’s lobbying firm claim
North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms — Tinubu, Arewa Forum, others disagree
Nollywood hit by another loss as Atinuke Kareem dies after prolonged cancer battle
Strong GDP, Reserves don’t put food on Nigerians’ tables – APC Chairman
2027: Major Jack picked as Chinda’s running mate in Rivers