x

PDP to Challenge Removal of Zamfara Deputy Gov in Court

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is working on plans to challenge the removal of Zamfara deputy governor, Alhaji Mahdi Aliyu, from office, by the state House of Assembly.

The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja.

Ologunagba said that the removal by the House was illegal and as such a nullity.

“The PDP is reviewing the actions in Zamfara in this violent assault on the rule of law and will take appropriate actions necessary.

“In any case, the PDP and the people of Zamfara will not allow the impunity being foisted on the state to stand and appropriate legal action is being taken in that regard.

“Fortunately, our party has implicit confidence in the judiciary, which has in the past demonstrated its capacity and ability to defend the Constitution and the rule of law,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the House had on February 22, removed Aliyu from office.

This followed the adoption of a motion by the Majority Leader, Faruku Dosara (APC -Maradun 1), at plenary in Gusau.

The motion came shortly after the House adopted the report of Justice Haladu Tanko panel, which investigated alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office against the deputy governor.

Speaker Nasiru Muazu, who presided over the sitting, directed the Clerk, Mr. Saidu Anka, to conduct a voice vote on the removal and 22 out of the 22 lawmakers present, voted in favour and the deputy governor was pronounced removed from office.

Governor Bello Matawalle and Aliyu assumed office office under the platform of PDP, but the governor defected to the All Progressives Congress ( APC) on June 28, 2021.

Their relationship became sour after Aliyu decided to remain in PDP.

Hot this week

MRA announces call for entries for 2026 Goodluck Jonathan FOI Awards

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaMedia Rights Agenda (MRA) Thursday,...

Gov. Ododo Pledges Full Support for North-Central Nigeria Prays Rally in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaKogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo,...

Jang Congratulates Plateau PDP, Commends Gov. Mutfwang for Peaceful Congress

By Israel Adamu, JosFormer Governor of Plateau State, Senator...

The Global Governance Initiative and the Quest for a Multipolar World

By Prof. Udenta O. UdentaThe world is changing, and...

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Serie A18:30 CET ComovVerona 18:30 CET JuventusvUdinese 18:30 CET RomavParma 20:45...

Justine Madugu Signs New Two-Year Deal as Super Falcons Coach

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has confirmed that...

ATA 1–1 MIL: Match Review and Updated Serie A...

Lookman Rediscovers Scoring Form Ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup Playoff

Ademola Lookman finally ended his goal drought on Tuesday...

Principal Urges Parents to Monitor Children’s Activities to Curb Social Vices

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Principal of GYB Model Science...

CHAIN Urges Federal Government to Adopt National Policy on Religious Freedom and Equal Protection

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Christian Awareness Initiative of Nigeria...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img