Zamfara Assembly Crisis Deepens as Lawmakers Resign from APC
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has been embroiled in a crisis since February 26, 2024, when 10 members were suspended following a failed impeachment attempt against Speaker Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki. The majority faction accused the suspended lawmakers of misconduct, including burglary and unauthorized assembly activities.
The suspended members, including Hon. Bashar Aliyu Gummi, later held a parallel session in April 2025, declaring their suspension illegal and reaffirming Gummi as Speaker. They issued ultimatums to Governor Dauda Lawal regarding insecurity and the 2025 Appropriation Bill.
The situation escalated when seven lawmakers resigned from the All Progressives Congress, citing insecurity and neglect of public welfare. This ongoing crisis has deprived a significant portion of Zamfara's population of fair representation in the legislature.
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