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Zamfara State Deputy Governor Faces Impeachment

Written by Yusuf Zubairu
Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Barrister Mahadi Aliyu Gusai.

Zamfara State Deputy Speaker and Chairman House Committee on Public Accounts Musa Bawa Musa has presented a request notifying the speaker of the House move to impeach the Deputy Governor of the state, Barrister Mahadi Aliyu Gusai.

The Deputy speaker is accusing Barr Mahdi Aliyu Gusau of constitutional breaches, Abuse of office,and financial misappropriation which are all impeachable offences.

He said section 188 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria empowers to commence impeachment move of a Governor or his Deputy on allegations of constitutional breach, wrongdoing or Abuse of office.

Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya

Responding, the speaker Zamfara State House of Assembly Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya promise to look into the allegations against the Deputy Governor and act appropriately and according to the provisions of the constitution.

COV / SANI DUTSINMA