The Zurmi Local
Government Council in Zamfara State has suspended three village heads
for alleged involvement in partisan politics.
This was announced
in a statement signed by the Secretary to the council, Aliyu Magaji in
Zurmi on Thursday. The statement named the village heads as Isah
Dankane of Dutsi; Magaji Mande of Maizuma and Hashimu of Gidan-kayya.
According to the statement, “security report reaching the council
indicated that despite their responsibility as village heads, they also
engaged in partisan politics against the wish of their people. They are
hereby suspended from performing the functions of village head with
immediate effect until the matter is finalised.” Although the nature of
their involvement was not explained, the statement warned traditional
leaders in the area to desist from participating in politics.
