Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The four federal lawmakers suspended by the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in Kano State on Monday have rejected their suspension, insisting they belong to a different faction of the party.

The lawmakers are Kawu Sumaila, the senator representing Kano South Senatorial District; Aliyu Madaki, the member representing the Dala Federal Constituency; Sani Rogo, representing Rogo Federal Constituency; and Kabiru Rurum, representing the Rano, Kibiya, Bunkure Federal Constituency.

The party's state chairperson, Hashimu Dungurawa, announced their suspension at a press conference in Kano, citing anti-party activities.

But reacting to the suspension through a joint statement on Monday, the lawmakers described the suspension...