Senator representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District, Muhammad Nasiha, has officially resigned his position at the Senate.

This follows his emergence as the Deputy Governor of the State. Nasiha replaced Mahadi Ali, who was impeached last week by the Zamfara State House of Assembly.

Reading a letter addressed to the Senate at the plenary, the president, Ahmed Lawan, announced Nasiha’s resignation to the Senate.

Nasiha was quoted as resigning to become the Deputy Governor in his state.