The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Liman, has warned Bello El-Rufai, the eldest son of the former Governor of the state, Nasir El- Rufai, against threatening and intimidating the Assembly over its plan to investigate the activities of his father’s eight-year tenure.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Suraj Bamali, the Speaker alleged that Bello, who is a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, took to social media with two tweets, now deleted, insinuating a call to ‘fight’ and disrespecting the entire Legislative Arm of Government. He also claimed that the young El-Rufai sent him insulting and subtle threat messages through WhatsApp platform.
The Speaker, therefore, warned that threats and intimidation from anyone, including federal lawmakers, would not deter the Kaduna State House of Assembly from its pursuit of justice and accountability.
He insisted that the Assembly remained resolute in its mandate to provide checks and balances and uphold the rule of law in Kaduna State
“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.
“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,” the statement read.
