 The Nigerian Journal of Legal Studies recently published a master's thesis, ordered, authored rather, by Ruben Izzese, the Delta State Commissioner for Works, Highways and Urban Roads, co-authored by Mohamed O. Ammali and Nansar Stephanie Omwarebu. The article titled, critiquing the democratic ideals of standing orders of legislative house through the prism of the rules of the Delta State House of Assembly, lessons from a cross-country survey, was featured in Volume 12 of the 2023 edition of the journal. Izzese's thesis, which was adjudged that the best research at the Faculty of Law, explores the application of the standing orders of the Delta State House of Assembly and compares them with those of legislative bodies in New South Wales and Kenya. The article highlights inherent provisions within standing orders that may contradict democratic principles. It underscores the importance of parliamentary privilege, emphasizing each house's autonomy in controlling its procedures and formulating regulations. However, it also points out instances of misuse of standing orders in Nigeria, particularly regarding lawmaker suspensions, citing breaches of these rules. Ruben Izzese, a two-term member of the Delta State House of Assembly, representing Ugele South's state constituency, holds a law degree and was called to the Nigerian Bar as a solicitor and advocate of the Supreme Court in 2014.