The party's State Secretary, Alhaji Sa'idu Muhammad Kimba, said 'the suspension of the two officials is with immediate effect and will remain in force until further notice.'
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru, and the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area, Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Abiola. In a statement made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the party said the suspension followed complaints received from stakeholders within the Zuru Emirate.
According to the statement, the complaints centered on the alleged lukewarm attitude of the suspended officials towards party activities, inadequate engagement with critical stakeholders, insufficient mobilization efforts, and noncompliance with established party principles and procedures. The party stated that following a thorough internal review and investigation into the allegations, it resolved to take disciplinary action.
The decisions reached are as follows:
1. Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru has been suspended as APC State Chairman. The Deputy State Chairman will serve in an acting capacity pending further directives.
2. Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Abiola has also been suspended as the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area.
In a related development, the Kebbi State Commissioner for Livestock Development and Fisheries, Alhaji Kabir Usman Alaramma, has been suspended from office. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, stated that the suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in force until further notice.
In a related development, a top-ranking official in the state's livestock development ministry, Alhaji Kabir Usman Alaramma, has also been suspended. The reason for his suspension was not immediately clear, but the statement indicated that it was related to the ongoing investigation into the activities of the suspended APC officials.
The suspension of the four officials has raised concerns about the stability of the state's APC chapter. The party's leadership has been accused of not doing enough to address the internal conflicts and allegations of corruption that have plagued the party in recent years.
The APC's internal crisis has been a major concern for the party's leadership, and the suspension of these officials is seen as a move to stabilize the party.
The APC's move to suspend the officials has been welcomed by many who see it as a necessary step to address the internal conflicts within the party.
However, some have expressed concern that the party may have overstepped its powers by suspending the officials without giving them the opportunity to defend themselves.
The party's decision to suspend the officials has been praised by many, but some have expressed concern about the timing and the manner in which the decision was made.
The APC's decision to suspend the officials has been seen as a major blow to the party's leadership. The suspended officials were seen as key players in the party's machinery, and their absence will be deeply felt.
The APC's suspension of the officials is a major development in the state's politics. The move has sent shockwaves through the party's ranks and has raised concerns about the stability of the party.
The APC's leadership has been accused of not doing enough to address the internal conflicts and allegations of corruption that have plagued the party in recent years. The suspension of these officials is seen as a move to address these internal conflicts and restore stability to the party.
The APC's internal crisis has been a major concern for the party's leadership, and the suspension of these officials is seen as a necessary step to address the conflict.
Related Facts
- The suspension of the officials is with immediate effect and will remain in force until further notice.
- The Deputy State Chairman will serve in an acting capacity pending further directives.
- The Commissioner for Livestock Development and Fisheries was also suspended from office.
- The reason for the suspension of the Commissioner was not immediately clear.
- The APC's decision to suspend the officials has been welcomed by many.