…. Security operatives cordon off complex.
The planned inauguration of the 7th House of Assembly in Nasarawa State suffered a set back following an alleged security threat cited by the Governor the state,Abdullahi Sule, to postpone the event.
Current Matters gathered that the postponement of the inauguration triggered protests by some members – elect and their supporters on Tuesday
It was learnt that the security operatives took over the Assembly premises to forestall any breakdown of law and order by the protesters.
A protester,Abdulmalik told our reporter that the reason for the protest was to guide against imposition of ” unpopular persons to assume leadership of the house”
About three lawmakers are seeking the position of Speaker. They are the immediate past Speaker,Balarabe Abdullahi, Daniel Ogazi and Danladi Jatau all members of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC.
Of the 24 seats in the Assembly,APC has 11, the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has 8 the Social Democratic Party SDP has 3 while the New Nigeria Peoples Party ( NNPP,) has 2.
Announcing the postponement of the 7th Assembly, the Clerk of the House, Ibrahim Musa said ” I wish to inform you all 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 the His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State,Engr. Abdullahi Sule is hereby postponed.
” In view of the above,a rescheduled time will be communicated to all Hon Members and the general public. We regret any inconveniences this postponement may have caused.”
He said in a statement: “I wish to inform all 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.
“In view of the above, a rescheduled time will be communicated to all Hon. Members-elect and the general public. We regret any inconveniences this postponement may have caused.”
