A High Court of Justice in Zamfara State has issued an interim order restraining Hon. Bashar Aliyu from parading himself as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly.
The order, granted by Justice Muhammad Gusau, also barred eight other individuals from presenting themselves as members of the Assembly or conducting any legislative functions pending the determination of a substantive motion before the court.
Ruling on a motion filed by the Zamfara State House of Assembly dated June 23, 2025, the judge held:
“That the 1st Respondent (Aliyu), by himself, his agents, employees, officials, or any other persons acting on his behalf, is hereby restrained in the interim from parading himself as the speaker of the applicant or assuming the functions of the Speaker of the Applicant, pending the hearing and determination of Motion No. ZMS/GS/M.228/2025.”
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The court also directed that the 2nd to 9th respondents, along with their agents and associates, must refrain from holding any illegal sittings or making resolutions aimed at appointing a speaker until the motion is fully heard.
Justice Gusau concluded, “The application succeeds and is hereby granted as prayed.”
The court’s ruling is expected to calm the growing tension surrounding the leadership dispute within the Zamfara State legislature.