PDP suspends Bauchi lawmaker

• Umar, who is suspended by the Bauchi State chapter of the party, is barred from all party activities until further notice

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended Habibu Umar, the lawmaker representing Kirfi Constituency in Bauchi State House of Assembly.

Umar, who is suspended by the Bauchi State chapter of the party, is barred from all party activities until further notice.

The lawmaker’s suspension is contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, by the PDP State Chairman, Samaila Burga.

In the letter, Burga stated that Umar was found guilty of insubordination by the party in line with its Constitution.

According to Burga, the lawmaker was issued a query on November 5, 2024, for violating sections 58 (9) (1) and (f) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended).

The letter seen by DAILY POST on Wednesday was submitted and signed by all the members of the Beni Ward EXCO.

Following the report, a disciplinary committee was set up on November 11, 2024.

It is gathered that following a thorough investigation, the committee concluded that Umar was guilty of the charges.

The committee recommended his immediate suspension in compliance with sections 59 (4) and (5) of the party’s constitution.

“Effective from today, November 25, 2024, Hon. Habibu Umar is barred from participating in any party activities until further notice,” the chairman stated.