Kebbi APC suspends state chairman, commissioner over infractions in party
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru, and the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area, Aliyu Abubakar Abiola. A statement signed by the State Party Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, […]
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The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru, and the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area, Aliyu Abubakar Abiola.
A statement signed by the State Party Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, said their suspension followed complaints received from stakeholders within the Zuru Emirate.
According to the statement, the complaints centered on the alleged lukewarm attitude of the suspended officials towards party activities, inadequate engagement with critical stakeholders, lack of mobilization efforts, and non-compliance with established party principles and procedures.
The party stated that following a thorough internal review and investigation into the allegations, it resolved to take disciplinary action against Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru as APC State Chairman.
It said the Deputy State Chairman will serve in an acting capacity pending further directives.
The statement said the Commissioner for Livestock Development and Fisheries, Alhaji Kabir Usman Alaramma Zuru was also suspended from office. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida said his suspension takes immediate effect.
It directed the commissioner to hand over all government property and official responsibilities under his custody to the Permanent Secretary of the ministry pending further action.
When our correspondent called to get the party chairman’s response on his suspension neither did he respond to the calls nor the text message sent to him.