By Muhammad Lawal
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 is contained in a statement signed by the State Party Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad-Kimba, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.
The party said the 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 mobilisation 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.
“Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru has been suspended as APC State Chairman. The Deputy State Chairman will serve in an acting capacity pending further directives.
“Aliyu Abubakar Abiola has also been suspended as APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area,” the statement said.
In a related development, the Kebbi Commissioner for Livestock Development and Fisheries, Alhaji Kabir Usman-Alaramma, had been suspended from office.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, issued in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, stated that the suspension takes immediate effect and would remain in force until further notice.
The statement further 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. (NAN)