The Zamfara Home of Meeting has declared the minority chief’s seat, held by Aliyu Ango-Kagara, vacant resulting from alleged absenteeism.
The choice was made on the plenary on Tuesday in Gusau.
Ango-Kagara (APC-Talata-Marafa South) has been allegedly absent from the home for 159 days.
This prompted the bulk chief, Bello Mazawaje, to maneuver a movement urging members to declare the lawmaker’s seat vacant.
Mazawaje mentioned, “Kagara solely attended 21 of the 180 sittings of the home since our inauguration, which violated the 1999 Nigerian structure as amended and standing guidelines of the home.”
The Deputy Speaker, Adamu Aliyu, additionally weighed in, stating that “it’s of paramount significance to uphold the Home guidelines and constitutional provisions.”
Nonetheless, not all members have been in settlement, with Halliru Kuturu suggesting that the home ought to discover different disciplinary measures towards the lawmaker.
Finally, the Speaker, Alh. Bilyaminu Moriki, determined that the home had no alternative however to implement sections 101 and 109(2) of the Nigerian structure.
The Speaker, subsequently, declared Kagara’s seat vacant “resulting from his persistent absenteeism.”
