Birnin kebbi: The Kebbi chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, and the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area, Aliyu Abubakar-Abiola. This decision was communicated through a statement signed by the State Party Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad-Kimba, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the suspensions were prompted by complaints from stakeholders within the Zuru Emirate. The complaints focused on the alleged lack of commitment by the suspended officials to party activities, insufficient engagement with crucial stakeholders, inadequate mobilisation efforts, and failure to adhere to established party principles and procedures.
The party conducted an internal review and investigation into these allegations and decided to take disciplinary action. As a result, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru has been suspended from his position as APC State Chairman, with the De
puty State Chairman set to assume the role in an acting capacity until further instructions are provided. Similarly, Aliyu Abubakar Abiola has been suspended from his role as APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area.
In a related development, the Kebbi Commissioner for Livestock Development and Fisheries, Alhaji Kabir Usman-Alaramma, has also been suspended. A statement from the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, announced that the suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. The statement instructed the commissioner to transfer all government property and official duties under his care to the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, pending further action.