尼日利亚众议院命令州长为州立法者被停职辩护,或面对联邦接管。 Nigerian House orders governors to justify suspensions of state lawmakers or face federal takeover.

尼日利亚众议院向Benue州和Zamfara州州长Hyacinth Alia州和Dauda Lawal州分别发出最后通牒,要求在2025年5月14日前出席小组会议。 The Nigerian House of Representatives has issued an ultimatum to the governors of Benue and Zamfara states, Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal, respectively, to appear before a panel by May 14, 2025. 该小组正在调查从2024年2月开始在两个州暂停立法者职务的事件,受到一群律师的批评,认为这不符合宪法。 The panel is investigating the suspension of lawmakers in both states, which began in February 2024, and has been criticized by a group of lawyers as unconstitutional. 州长先前拒绝出席听证会,理由是联邦议会没有管辖权。 The governors previously refused to attend the hearings, citing a lack of jurisdiction by the federal parliament. 如果暂停执行被视为非法,众议院正在考虑接管立法职责。 The House is considering taking over legislative duties if the suspensions are deemed illegal.