Kano Assembly Extends Suspension of Local Government Chairmen

The Kano State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of three local government chairmen (Bello Abdullahi Gadanya of Bagwai, Alhassan Salisu of Bebeji, and Abubakar Mustapha of Rogo) for another three months. This decision was made during a plenary session on Monday, presided over by Speaker Ismail Falgore, following a request from the Majority Leader.

The extension aims to allow the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to complete its investigation into allegations of financial misconduct against the chairmen. The committee's investigation remains incomplete, necessitating the additional time.

The existing suspension was set to expire on November 4, and without the extension, the chairmen would have resumed office. The Assembly had initially suspended them for three months based on a report accusing them of financial misappropriation, abuse of office, and contract irregularities.

Specific allegations include misappropriation of funds for development projects and procurement violations.