Nigeria: Suspended Female Lawmaker in Bauchi Sues Assembly

1 April 2013

Nine months after her suspension, a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hon. Rifkatu Samson Danna, has dragged the Assembly to court to seek the restoration of her seat.

The lawmaker is also seeking N30 million as general damages.

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