Amid the threats from Hon. Bello El-Rufai, the Kaduna State Assembly has stated that it remains resolute in providing checks and balances and also upholding the rule of law in the interest of the citizens of the State.
On Wednesday, the member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Hon. El-Rufai, in a deleted tweet, threatened to fight the State Assembly over its resolve to checkmate the financial dealings, loans and projects implemented by the former governor of the State Alhaji Nasir El-Rufai.
Mr Bello sent threats to the Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon Yusuf Liman via WhatsApp in which he stated that he had also reported him to the Governor of the State, Senator Uba Sani and so was ready to ‘fight’ anyone.
In a press release made available by CPSS/SSA Media and Strategic Communications, Mal. Suraj Bamalli on Wednesday, urged the people of the State to remain calm and posited that threats from ‘federal lawmakers, will not deter the Kaduna Assembly from its pursuit of justice and accountability.’
The statement reads; ‘In light of recent events, the Kaduna State House of Assembly wishes to address the erratic and unruly actions of Hon. Bello Elrufai, 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 Elrufai took to social media with two tweets, now deleted, insinuating a call to “fight” and disrespecting the entire Legislative Arm of Government. Additionally, he sent insulting and subtle threat messages to the Rt. Hon Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon Yusuf Liman via WhatsApp.
‘The screenshots of these tweets and messages have been widely circulated, causing concern among the citizens of Kaduna State. It is disheartening that a Federal Lawmaker, entrusted with representing the people, would resort to such behavior attempting to obstruct the lawful functions of the State Assembly.
‘The Kaduna State House of Assembly wants to reassure the good people of Kaduna State that it remains steadfast in its commitment to serving without fear or favor.
‘The members of the Assembly took an oath to uphold the integrity of their office and ensure due diligence in their duties, regardless of any attempts at intimidation or threats.
‘Threats and intimidation from anyone, including federal lawmakers, will not deter the Kaduna 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.’
The Kaduna Assembly had instituted a probe into the loans and grants including projects implemented from 2015 – 2023 after Governor Uba Sani revealed that he could not pay salaries as the allocations of the State were used to service debts incurred by the previous administration.
