Nigeria, April 12 -- The suspension of the chairmen of Bukkuyum, Umar Faru, and Kaura Namoda, Mannir Haidara, by the Zamfara State House of Assembly on Wednesday has continued to generate reactions in the northwestern state.

The House, after receiving a report from its Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Committee, decided to suspend the two local government council bosses over alleged financial misconduct.

"Invitations were sent to them (Chairmen) for them to explain expenditures in their councils but they deliberately refused to honour the invitations. Following deliberations, presided by the Speaker, the House unanimously adopted the committee's recommendations and approved the immediate suspension of the two Chairmen pending th...