A heated debated has been sparked online after Aliu Sabiu, the speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly reportedly snubbed a woman who was about to shake him. The 34-year-old politician who is said to be the youngest speaker of legislative house in Nigeria – smiled as he allegedly refused to return the woman’s handshake.

A media consultant, Na-Allah Mohammed Zagga shared the photo on Facebook as he blasted those celebrating the speaker for the snub due to his religious devotion.

The picture has sparked an argument between Nigerian internet users who shared their opinion online.