From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau
Zamfara State House of Assembly has extended period of the suspension given to eight members of the House for alleged violation of standing rules of the House.
This followed a motion moved by Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Bello Muhammad Mazawaje representing Tsafe East Constituency after adopting a report from the Ethics and Privilege Committee of the House which was read before members by the Clerk to the House, Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu.
According to the committee, the extension will enable it complete its thorough investigation into the alleged offence.
Hon. Mazawaje called on the House to do the needful and in line with the law as the House was about to conclude its activities for the year.
In their contributions, members of the House unanimously supported the extension as it was in line with the established laws of the House.
Speaker, Alhaji Bilyamin Isma’il Moriki, said having supported the motion by all members, the House had extended suspension of the said eight members to enable the Standing Committee on Ethics complete its assignment.
