Niger Assembly Suspends Plenary Sessions Indefinitely

The Niger Assembly has indefinitely suspended its plenary sessions following a motion moved by Mohammed Abubakar Kabir, a member representing Chanchaga constituency, known as Ustaz. The motion called for the suspension until unresolved issues with the executive branch are addressed, although the specific allegations were not disclosed.

Ustaz stated that the assembly should not allow the executive to sweep issues under the carpet. The motion received support from Abdulrahman Gambo, a member representing Borgu constituency.

In response, Jibrin Ndagi Baba, representing Lavun constituency, moved a counter-motion arguing that there was no need to suspend proceedings over what he termed a business issue with the executive. The debate became heated, prompting Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkindaji to intervene and appeal for calm.

Ultimately, the assembly voted to suspend plenary sessions indefinitely, retreating to discuss the unresolved issues with the executive.