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 for Zuru local government area, Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Abiola.
A statement signed by the state APC secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba, in Birnin Kebbi, Wednesday, said the suspension followed complaints received from stakeholders within the Zuru Emirate.
“The complaints center 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.
“Following thorough internal review and investigation into the allegations, the APC resolved to take disciplinary action as follows: Alhaji Zuru has been suspended as APC state chairman while the deputy state chairman will serve in an acting capacity pending further directives.
“Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Abiola has also been suspended as APC chairman for Zuru local government area,” the statement added.
In a separate development, the Kebbi state Commissioner for Livestock Development and Fisheries, Alhaji Kabir Usman Alaramma Zuru, has been suspended from office.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, in Birnin Kebbi Wednesday, said the suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in force until further notice.
The statement 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.