The Zamfara State House of Assembly has reinstated the suspended Member representing Talata Mafara North Constituency, Shamsudeen Hassan Basko, following the submission and acceptance of his written letter of apology to the House.

In a statement issued by press secretary of Zamfara state House of Assembly Bello Madaro, the Speaker of the House Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, while reading the contents of the apology letter during plenary, sought the collective consent of Members who unanimously resolved in favour of lifting the suspension placed on Basko.

The Speaker emphasized that the House remains open to receiving similar expressions of contrition from the remaining seven suspended members, to facilitate their reinstatement and foster unity in the legislative arm.

Several Members contributed to the debate on the floor in support of the decision and collectively welcomed the reinstated member and encouraged the other suspended colleagues to emulate him in the interest of legislative harmony and the socio-political development of their respective constituencies and the state at large.

In his brief remark, Shamsudeen Basko expressed gratitude to the House for the opportunity to return and pledged his commitment to the legislative ethics and discipline of the Assembly.

He further assured the Members of his resolve to distance himself from any group or influence that seeks to undermine the integrity and authority of the House.

It may be recalled that on 26th February 2024, the House, through a motion moved by the Majority Leader,  Bello Mazawaje suspended eight members for acts deemed to be in violation of the Standing Orders of the Assembly (Order 10, Rule 9).

The motion cited actions including forceful entry into the offices of the Clerk and the Sergeant-at-Arms, unlawful sitting, obstruction of legislative processes, and conduct unbecoming of Members, as grounds for the disciplinary measure.