Suntai drags Taraba Speaker, lawmakers to court
BY Soni Daniel, Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abdulwahab Abdulah & John Mkom ABUJA — Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State, yesterday, commenced a legal action against the Speaker and members of the State House of Assembly for refusing to allow him resume duties as governor after his return from medical treatment abroad. Suntai, who was previously incapacitated to carry out his official duties sequel to his involvement in a plane crash, in an originating motion he filed before Taraba State High Court, Jalingo, accused the state legislature of attempting to usurp his position and constitutional powers. Suntai had on August 26, transmitted a letter to the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, notifying him of his return after a 10-month absence and his readiness to take over his office as governor. However, his request was rejected on the premise that the letter ought to be deliberated upon by the House of Assembly before a decision could be reached on it. Acting Gov Accordingly, th...