Zamfara Chief Judge Sets up Panel to Investigate Allegation Against Deputy Governor

The Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Kulu Aliyu, has inaugurated a seven-member panel to investigate the allegations against the Deputy Governor of the state, Mahdi Gusau, by the State House of Assembly.

Justice Aliyu constituted the committee on Monday at the request of the lawmakers following the impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor by the Assembly.

The chief judge called on the panel to work as a team and concentrate on the issues contained in the notice of allegation against the deputy governor.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the investigative panel and a retired justice, Tanko Soba, promised to carry out their assignment in accordance with the constitution and ensure the embattled deputy governor was allowed a fair hearing.