The Zamfara House of Assembly has suspended eight lawmakers for alleged misconduct, conspiracy, mischief, and illegal sitting.

The House speaker, Bilyaminu Moriki, announced the suspension at the assembly’s plenary in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, on Monday.

The suspension followed a motion by majority leader Bello Mazawaje (PDP-Tsafe East).

Mr Mazawaje said the lawmakers’ suspension was permitted based on the violation of the Assembly’s Order 10, Rule 9.

He said the suspended members, on Thursday, broke the doors to the office of the clerk and sergeant at arm of the assembly and conducted the unlawful sitting.

Mr Mazawaje said the lawmakers also blocked some members from accessing the assembly’s chamber.

He, therefore, urged the lawmakers to agree with the motion to suspend the eight members for alleged contempt of the house, conspiracy, conducting illegal sitting, mischief and misconduct.

Contributing to the motion, the deputy speaker of the House, Adamu Aliyu (PDP-Gummi 2), described the attitude of the lawmakers as unfortunate.

Mr Aliyu said the lawmakers must be sanctioned to maintain law and order in the state legislative process.

The chief whip to the House, Rilwanu Marafa (PDP-Anka constituency), described the conduct of the alleged illegal sitting by the lawmakers as a disgrace to the assembly.

Mr Marafa called on his colleagues to take disciplinary action against the lawmakers.

However, the minority whip to the House, Nura Dahiru (APC-Birnin Magaji Constituency), urged the assembly’s leadership to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure justice and fairness.

The suspended lawmakers include Bashir Aliyu (PDP-Gummi 1), Amiru Keta (PDP-Tsafe West), Nasiru Abdullahi (PDP-Maru South), Bashir Masama (PDP-Bukkuyum North), Faruku Dosara (APC-Maradun 1), Ibrahim Tukur (APC-Bakura Constituency), Shamsudeen Hassan (APC Talata-Mafara North), and Bashiru Sarkin-Zango (PDP-Bungudu West). 

(NAN)