Kano — THE Jigawa House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on serving chairmen in the state for their outstanding performance since they assumed office about a year ago.

The Deputy Majority Leader of the 30-man Assembly, Alhaji Yahaya Muhammad, told newsmen in Kano that on the spot assessment conducted by Assembly indicated that they have effectively provided the dividends of democracy to the grassroot.

Yahaya Muhammad stated that the Assembly members have gone round to see for themselves developmental projects executed by the chairmen, adding that they are satisfied with their high level performance

"We have been to the field, and what we saw on ground in terms of development convinced us that they effectively play their role, and by so doing have complemented the effort of the state government by providing dividend of democracy to the grassroot", the Deputy Majority Leader explained.

The Deputy Majority Leader's comment came on the heels of outrage by general public on the manner some of the elected chairmen have been conducting the affairs of the council.

Alhaji Yahaya Muhammad stated that they were duty bound to rebuke any erring chairman where their evidence of misdemeanor was established, adding that the Assembly is ready to live by the rules.

He, however, admitted that the Assembly is investigating alleged case of misconduct by the Chairman of Hadejia local government, Alhaji Danjani Hadejia, stressing that appropriate measure would be applied where evidence of guilt is established to serve as a deterrent.

Alhaji Yahaya Muhammad then called for understanding among the populace, maintaining that the art of governance is not an easy task.