The Zamfara State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has sealed the state House of Assembly complex in compliance with the ongoing nationwide strike by the state assemblies over the non-implementation of financial autonomy for the legislature.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in Zamfara, the assembly workers stormed the main entrance of the complex and denied legislators entry to the house.
Addressing newsmen in Gusau, the state PASAN Chairman, Mr Kabiru Dauran, said the action was in total compliance with the ongoing nationwide indefinite strike by the state assemblies.
The union had earlier issued a 28-day ultimatum which as of the demonstration had expired.
“You know, this followed the expiration of the 28-day ultimatum given to the government by the association to implement financial autonomy for the legislature.
“Our autonomy is according to section 121-(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
“We are fighting for our rights; therefore, like other states in the country, there will be no legislative activities here in Zamfara,” Dauran explained.
According to Dauran, the assembly will remain sealed until the matter is resolved or any further directives from the national body of the union.
The WikkiTimes report that actors at the third tier of government – the local government level have for many years advocated for autonomy, especially from the State. Still, this goal is yet to be achieved in many states nationwide.
(NAN)
