Hassan Umar, a member of the Kebbi State House of Assembly has been suspended.
Umar represents Birnin Kebbi North Constituency. He was suspended for allegedly making unguarded utterances.
This was revealed in a statement signed by Suleiman Shamaki, the Clerk of the House. The statement was made available to newsmen on Monday.
According to the statement, Umar’s suspension was as a result of unguarded utterances on his part, and instigation of some members against the leadership of the House.
Parts of the statement read, “I Suleiman Shamaki, the Clerk of Kebbi State House of Assembly, has been directed to inform the general public that the assembly, its Executive Session held on Friday, April 12, 2024, unanimously resolved and suspended Hassan Umar, member representing Birnin Kebbi North constituency, as a result of his unguarded utterances .”
The statement also listed the other offences of the lawmaker to include, “Instigation of some members against the leadership of the House and causing disharmony between the Executive and the legislature in the House”.
