Nigeria, Dec. 24 -- Nine suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have accused the state government of withholding their salaries and allowances for nearly two years after they were suspended for allegedly raising concerns over insecurity in their constituencies.

The lawmakers made the allegation during an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW) Hausa, monitored by PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday.

In response, the Zamfara State House of Assembly said the lawmakers were suspended for breaching legislative procedures and that their salaries were legally withheld.

The suspended legislators said their constituencies have been left without representation since their suspension on 27 February 2024. They said they were suspended for speak...