I’ll seek legal redress Shagali
The crisis rocking the Kaduna State House Assembly took a new dimension on Tuesday following the declaration of the seat of a former Speaker of the parliament, Aminu Abdullahi Shagali (APC, Sabon Gari constituency) vacant over alleged absenteeism.
The assembly, at its sitting on Tuesday, noted that the former speaker has not participated in its activities for over 120 days as prescribed by law.
The lawmakers unanimously adopted the motion moved by Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed (Zaria Kewaye).
The house also extended the suspension of four other members of the house for 12 months.
The decision was taken during a plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Isaac Auta Zankai.
Kaduna Assembly Sacks Ex-Speaker, Shagali
The lawmaker’s seat was declared vacant for allegedly absconding from all activities at the Assembly for more than a year without giving any reason.
by Saharareporters, New York
Apr 27, 2021
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has declared the seat of its former Speaker, Aminu Abdullahi Shagali vacant.
Shagali, who represents Sabon Gari constituency, had his seat declared vacant on Tuesday.
It was learnt that the lawmaker’s seat was declared vacant for allegedly absconding from all activities at the Assembly for more than a year without giving any reason.
The Assembly, during the plenary presided by Deputy Speaker Isaac Auta Zankai, directed its Clerk to inform the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the decision of the House and announce a date for the re-run election for the seat.