Zamfara Assembly Speaker Offers Reinstatement for Apologies
Rt. Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, the Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, stated that any suspended lawmaker who apologizes for their wrongdoing will be reinstated.
Eight lawmakers were suspended on February 26, 2024, due to allegations of gross misconduct, conspiracy, contempt of the House, and convening an illegal sitting. Moriki made these remarks in Gusau while addressing the defection of the suspended members from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He emphasized that their exit does not disrupt the Assembly's functionality, which remains stable and united. The Speaker noted that the suspension was extended on May 13, 2026, due to unresolved disciplinary issues and pending criminal complaints related to burglary and destruction of public property.
He reaffirmed that political changes do not affect ongoing disciplinary matters and urged the public to disregard claims of a crisis within the Assembly, confirming that plenary sessions were held on October 5, 2026, and that the House would reconvene soon.
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