"Former Rep Koko, 9 APC Officials Suspended in Kebbi State"

By Umar Faruk, Birnin Kebbi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has suspended former Member of the House of Representatives for Koko/Maiyama Federal Constituency, Muhammad Shehu Koko, along with nine party officials in Koko-Besse Local Government Area. The suspended party officials include Muhammad Danyado, APC Vice Chairman of Koko-Besse LGA; Biyaminu Muhammad, Secretary; and Talatu Zauro, Women Leader.

Others suspended are the Youth Leader, Financial Secretary, Welfare Secretary, and several other party officials. According to a suspension letter obtained by Series News Online, the action was taken due to alleged anti-party activities, disloyalty, and harassment of the party’s executive members.

The letter was jointly signed by the APC Local Government Party Chairman, Muhammad Maibarga, the Local Government Executive Chairman, Sirajo Usman Koko, and 14 other stakeholders of the party in the area. "The suspension is due to their alleged involvement in activities that are detrimental to the party's interest," the letter stated.

However, close associates of the former lawmaker disclosed  that they were not authorized to speak on his behalf. They hinted that the suspension may be linked to his reported intention to contest for a senatorial seat, which has allegedly unsettled certain influential figures within the APC in Kebbi State.

The suspension has sent shockwaves within the party, with many speculating about the implications for the party's internal dynamics. As the news spreads, it remains to be seen how this development will affect the party's fortunes in the state.