Nigeria: Northern Coalition Sues National Assembly Over Constitution Review

The Coalition of Northern Group has sued the National Assembly, praying that the ongoing constitutional review be halted with immediate effect.

The suit, filed by the plaintiff and leadership of the group, Nastura Ashir Shariff, Balarabe Rufa'i l, Abdul-aziz Sulaiman and Aminu Adam, joined the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; and the National Assembly as defendants.

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