Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- lawmaker alleges suspension due to refusal to support speaker's governorship aspiration

The Kwara State House of Assembly has defended the three-month suspension of the lawmaker representing Edu State Constituency, Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, describing his claims of illegality and unconstitutionality as misleading and unfounded.

The House's position was contained in a rejoinder issued on Sunday following a press conference addressed by the suspended lawmaker, where he alleged that the disciplinary action taken against him was ultra vires and violated his constitutional rights.

According to the House, Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon was suspended for secretly recording the proceedings of a closed-door meeting of lawmakers and subse...