Kaduna: Former speaker’s seat declared vacant, four other members suspended
The Kaduna State House Assembly has declared the seat of the former Speaker Aminu Abdullahi-Shagali vacant.
Mr Abdullahi-Shagali who represents Sabon-gari constituency was removed as Speaker in August 2020 and directed to issue an apology to the House.
At its sitting on Tuesday, the assembly noted that he had not apologised to the assembly nor participated in its activities for over 120 days as prescribed by law.
The lawmakers unanimously adopted the motion moved by Ahmed Mohammed, the member representing Zaria Kewaye, and declared the lawmaker’s seat vacant.
The sitting, presided by the Deputy Speaker, Isaac Auta-Zankai, also suspended four other members of the assembly for one year.
Those suspended include Mukhtar Isa-Hazo, a former deputy speaker who represents Basawa constituency; Nuhu Goroh-Shadalafiya of Kagarko constituency; Yusuf Liman-Dahiru, Kakuri/Makera constituency and Salisu Isa, Magajin Gari constituency.
They were suspended for causing disaffection and engaging in activities inimical to the unity of members of the assembly.
Three of the members were initially suspended on August 11, 2020, for nine months, while Mr Isa and Mr Abdullahi-Shagali were ordered to offer a public apology.
(NAN)
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