Drama In Zamfara! Court Slams Gavel On Bashar Aliyu, Bans Him As Speaker

A Zamfara State High Court in Gusau has granted an interim injunction restraining Bashar Aliyu from presenting himself as the Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly.

The order, issued by Justice Muhammad Gusau, also temporarily bars eight other individuals from performing any legislative duties or identifying as members of the Assembly until a pending motion is resolved.

The court’s decision follows a motion filed on June 23, 2025, by the Zamfara State House of Assembly, seeking to prevent the contested lawmakers from carrying out legislative functions.

In his ruling, Justice Gusau stated:

“The 1st respondent (Aliyu), whether directly or through agents, employees, or associates, is hereby restrained from parading himself as Speaker or performing any such duties until Motion No. ZMS/GS/M.228/2025 is determined.”

The judge also prohibited the 2nd to 9th respondents and their supporters from convening any sessions or passing resolutions that could create or maintain a parallel leadership structure.

“The application succeeds and is granted as requested,” the court ruled.

This injunction marks a significant development in the ongoing leadership tussle within the Zamfara State House of Assembly, where competing factions are battling for control of the speakership and the legislature.

The Assembly, through its legal counsel, approached the court to halt what it described as an unlawful attempt to hijack its leadership.