Kano local government council suspends chairman, deputy

The legislative council of Kura Local Government Area has suspended its Executive Chairman, Alhaji Rabiu Abubakar Sulaiman Kura, and his deputy, Alhaji Bello Gambo Kura, for three months over allegations of financial mismanagement and administrative irregularities. The suspension aims to allow a full and transparent investigation into the handling of public funds and land allocation procedures. Councillors expressed concerns about the impact on local traders, while a minority leader defended the suspended officials, claiming they committed no wrongdoing.