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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honorable Yusuf Liman, has warned Bello El-Rufai, against threatening and intimidating the House over the probe of his father\u2019s 8-year tenure in office.<\/p>\n

The House of Assembly had on Tuesday set up a committee to investigate financial dealings, loans, grants, and project implementation from 2015-2023, during the administration of ex-governor El-Rufai.<\/p>\n

However, the speaker alleged that Bello took to social media with two tweets, insinuating a call to \u201cfight\u201d and disrespecting all the members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly.<\/p>\n

He further expressed concern that Bello, a member representing Kaduna North in the House of Representatives, sent insulting and subtly threatening messages to him.<\/p>\n

The speaker in a statement by his Media Aide, Malam Suraj Bamalli said the screenshots of those tweets and messages have been widely circulated, causing concern among the citizens of Kaduna State.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is disheartening that a federal lawmaker, entrusted with representing the people, would resort to such behaviour, attempting to obstruct the lawful functions of the state Assembly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to him, threats and intimidation from anyone, including federal lawmakers, would not deter the Assembly from its pursuit of justice and accountability, adding that the House remained resolute in its mandate to provide checks and balances and uphold the rule of law in Kaduna State.<\/p>\n

He urged the people of the state to remain steadfast in their support for transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.<\/p>\n

He said 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.<\/p>\n

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