Posted 1/23/2024, 1:43:30 PM
16 Dismissed PDP Lawmakers Teargassed Trying to Enter Assembly; Speaker Notes 16 Vacancies Pending Court Review
- 16 sacked PDP lawmakers and supporters arrived at House of Assembly, but were teargassed by police
- 8 lawmakers (7 APC, 1 YPP) not affected by court judgment allowed into chambers
- Speaker said there are currently 16 vacancies in Assembly pending court processes
- Leader of 16 PDP lawmakers said they accept Speaker's position for now
- APC lawmakers declared winners by court appeal did not show up for session, spokesman said they will be admitted later per legislative process