The Niger House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended its sittings indefinitely, citing “unresolved issues” with the executive arm of the state.
The suspension followed a motion by Mohammed Abubakar-Kabir, a member representing Chanchaga Constituency and popularly known as Ustaz, asking the house to step down proceedings until all “unresolved issues” with the executive “are addressed”.
Though he did not reveal the alleged unresolved issues, Ustaz told the house that posterity would judge members if it continued to allow pending issues with the executive to be swept under the carpet.
He added that the current lawmakers must take action to safeguard the independence of the legislative arm.
The motion was seconded by Abdulrahman Gambo, a member representing Borgu Constituency.
