Niger Assembly halts plenary over dispute with executive
The Niger State House of Assembly has suspended its plenary sessions indefinitely due to ongoing disagreements with the executive arm of the state government. The decision was prompted by a motion from Mohammed Abubakar-Kabir (Ustaz), who emphasized the need to address unresolved issues. The move led to a heated debate among members, with some opposing the suspension. Ultimately, the majority voted in favor of halting proceedings, and the House entered an executive session to discuss the matter further.
Key takeaways
- Mohammed Abubakar-Kabir moved the motion to suspend plenary until issues with the executive are resolved.
- Abdulrahman Gambo supported the motion, while Jibrin Ndagi-Baba opposed it, leading to a contentious debate.
- The Speaker, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, intervened to maintain order and called for a vote.
- The majority of members voted to suspend plenary sessions indefinitely.
- The House retired into an executive session to deliberate on the unresolved issues.
