Yakubu, who noted in a statement on Sunday that he wrote on behalf of the people of Zamfara State, called for the reinstatement of the lawmakers suspended in February 2024 for allegedly being involved in an attempt to cause misunderstanding in the House by holding an illegal plenary.
An activist, Yusuf Muazu Yakubu has demanded justice for eight lawmakers indefinitely suspended by the Zamfara State House of Assembly.
Yakubu, who noted in a statement on Sunday that he wrote on behalf of the people of Zamfara State, called for the reinstatement of the lawmakers suspended in February 2024 for allegedly being involved in an attempt to cause misunderstanding in the House by holding an illegal plenary.
The suspended House of Assembly members are Bashiru Gummi representing Gummi One; Bashiru Bello Sarkin Zango, Bungudu West; Shamsudeen Hassan Basko, Mafara North; Faruku Musa Dosara, Mafara South; Amiru Keta Representing Tsafe West; Ibrahim Tukur, Bakura; Bashiru Masama, Bukkuyum North and Nasiru Abdullahi from Maru North.
However, Yakubu said the lawmakers were suspended indefinitely without concrete reasons, adding that the only ‘offence’ they committed was attempting to exercise their constitutional right to nominate a pro tempore Acting Speaker in the absence of the Speaker and his deputy.
While seeking for assistance in uncovering the truth behind their suspension, he also advocated for their reinstatement.
The activist said, "These members were suspended indefinitely without concrete reasons. Their only ‘offence’ was attempting to exercise their constitutional right to nominate a pro tempore Acting Speaker in the absence of the Speaker and his deputy.
“They sought to address the emergency issue of insecurity in Zamfara State, which has resulted in the loss of lives and property in their constituents.
"Instead of being commended for their swift action to rescue the lives of their people, the House suspended them and levelled allegations of criminal activity against them.”
“We believe this is a gross injustice and an attempt to silence their voices," he added.