Cross River lawmakers ‘delay resumption over alleged unpaid allowances | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

The Guardian gathered that the assembly did not reconvene yesterday, like their counterparts across the country, after a month recess.

When called for confirmation, the speaker, Eteng Williams, did not respond to voice calls and text messages. An assembly source, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed that the state government was yet to make official vehicles available to members to help them function effectively.Press secretary to the speaker, Mr. Hope Obeten, denied the allegation, saying that most of the lawmakers traveled to Abuja for a conference.

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