By: John Bassey, Zamfara.

The Zamfara State House of Assembly, under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, has suspended the Chairmen of Kaura Namoda and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas on Wednesday, 8th April 2026.

The suspension was upheld during a Plenary Session No. 160 at the Legislative Chamber, marking a decisive step in strengthening transparency and accountability in local government administration across the state.

At the sitting, the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs presented its report through the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Adamu Aliyu Gummi who happens to be the Vice Chairman of the Committee.. The report centered on the ongoing investigation into the financial activities of the 14 Local Government Councils for the 2025 fiscal year.

The Committee recommended the suspension of two Executive Chairmen Hon. Mannir Mu’azu Haidara of Kaura Namoda Local Government Council and Hon. Umar A. Faru of Bukkuyum Local Government Council for their deliberate refusal to honour invitations extended to them by the Committee.

According to the statement issued by Bello Madaro Kurya, Chief Press Secretary, Office of the Speaker
Zamfara State House of Assembly to Journalists in Gusau, the invitations were issued to enable them provide explanations regarding the expenditure of funds allocated to their respective councils.

Following deliberations presided over by the Speaker, the House unanimously adopted the Committee’s recommendations and approved the immediate suspension of the two Chairmen pending the conclusion of the investigation.

The affected officials have been directed to hand over the administration of their councils to their respective Vice Chairmen without delay.

The House identified acts of disrespect to the legislative institution, as well as lack of transparency and accountability, as the primary infractions warranting the disciplinary action.

Furthermore, the Honourable House deliberated extensively on the report titled “Investigation into the Financial Activities of the 14 Local Government Councils for the Financial Year 2025” and resolved to adopt all recommendations contained therein.

The resolutions have been duly transmitted to the Executive for implementation in the interest of good governance and fiscal discipline.

The Zamfara State House of Assembly reiterates its commitment to upholding accountability, ensuring prudent management of public resources, and safeguarding the trust reposed in public office holders by the people.