Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has announced the suspension of the inauguration of the 7th Nasarawa State Assembly.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the governor cited security concerns at the state assembly complex as the reason for this decision.
In a statement signed by the acting clerk of the house, Ibrahim Musa, Governor Sule explained that the postponement of the assembly’s inauguration was a result of security advice provided to him.
The statement read, “The Acting Clerk, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Musa, wishes to inform all Honorable Members-elect and the general public that, based on security advice, the scheduled inauguration of the first session of the 7th Assembly, as directed by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, is hereby postponed.”
The statement further assured that a new date and time for the inauguration would be communicated to the elected members and the public.
It concluded by expressing regret for any inconvenience caused by the postponement.
Meanwhile, the assembly has been embroiled in a leadership crisis, leading to confusion and chaos.
This newspaper learnt that Governor Sule has been supporting the incumbent speaker, which has sparked opposition among the assembly members.
Reportedly, 13 out of the 24 members, constituting the majority, who oppose the governor’s interference and support the speaker, gathered at the assembly gate as early as 3 a.m. They aimed to prevent the inauguration from proceeding without their presence.
Furthermore, it has been learnt that arrangements were made for the remaining 11 minority members to assemble at the assembly by 4 a.m., ahead of the scheduled 10 a.m. inauguration.
This arrangement was intended to exclude the majority of members who opposed the governor’s preferred speaker.
