The speaker, Kaduna state House of Assembly, Hon. Yusuf Liman, has warned the son of ex-Governor Nasir el-Rufai and House of Representatives Member, Hon. Bello from threatening and intimidating the committee set to probe his father’s eight-year tenure.
The state assembly had Tuesday established a 13-man committee to investigate financial dealings, loans, grants, contracts and projects implementation from 2015-2023 in Kaduna state during the administration of former governor el-Rufai.
The speaker, in a statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna Wednesday by his media aide, Malam Suraj Bamalli, expressed worry that Bello, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency, sent insulting and subtle threat messages to him as the speaker of Kaduna state House of Assembly via WhatsApp message over the probe of his father.
Hon. Liman also noted that Bello el-Rufai allegedly took to social media with two tweets, insinuating a call to “fight” and disrespecting the entire members of Kaduna state House of Assembly.
The statement reads: “Threats and intimidation from anyone, including federal lawmakers, will not deter the Kaduna state House of Assembly from its pursuit of justice and accountability. The assembly remains resolute in its mandate to provide checks and balances and uphold the rule of law in Kaduna state. We urge the good people of Kaduna state to remain vigilant and steadfast in their support for transparency, accountability and the rule of law. The Kaduna state House of Assembly will continue to serve the best interests of the state and its citizens.
“In light of recent events, the Kaduna state House of Assembly wishes to address the erratic and unruly actions of Hon. Bello el-Rufai, the member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency. Shortly after the establishment of a committee to investigate financial dealings, loans, grants, and projects implementation from 2015-2023 in Kaduna state, Hon. Bello el-Rufai took to social media with two tweets, now deleted, insinuating a call to “fight” and disrespecting the entire legislative arm of government.”
