The House committee investigating suspended lawmakers from Benue and Zamfara will meet again on May 14. Rep. Mathew Nwogu pushed the hearing back because governors and speakers missed the first meeting. He said they need to hear from everyone before making decisions. The delay also helps the new committee chair study the case details.
Rep. Bitrus Laori promised to protect the rights of suspended members. Their lawyer asked the committee to speed up the process. He noted courts have ruled assemblies cannot suspend members beyond 14 weeks. He warned that removing lawmakers threatens the required number needed for legal meetings.
Benue suspended 13 lawmakers who opposed removing the Chief Judge. Zamfara faced worse problems with ten members suspended after an illegal meeting claim. The crisis grew into a leadership fight between Mr. Bilyaminu Moriki and Mr. Bashar Gummi. Both men claim to lead the Zamfara assembly. The Moriki group suspended ten Gummi supporters, citing their actions against the rules.
Rep. Bitrus Laori promised to protect the rights of suspended members. Their lawyer asked the committee to speed up the process. He noted courts have ruled assemblies cannot suspend members beyond 14 weeks. He warned that removing lawmakers threatens the required number needed for legal meetings.
Benue suspended 13 lawmakers who opposed removing the Chief Judge. Zamfara faced worse problems with ten members suspended after an illegal meeting claim. The crisis grew into a leadership fight between Mr. Bilyaminu Moriki and Mr. Bashar Gummi. Both men claim to lead the Zamfara assembly. The Moriki group suspended ten Gummi supporters, citing their actions against the rules.
