The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday concluded
the process of amending the 1999 constitution and voted in support of the Local
Government Autonomy and 28 other bills up for amendment in the 1999
Constitution.
The Senate also approved single
term for president and governors as well as voted for Independent Candidacy.
The Senate also approved the
separation of the office of the Minister and Commissioner of Justice from the
Attorney General of the Federation and of states to create an independent
office of the Attorney General of the Federation insulated from partisanship.
The lawmakers voted in favour of
the amendments that the President must nominate Ministers within 30 days and
attach the portfolios of the Ministers to the Senate when sending for
confirmation.
The Red Chamber amongst others
voted against devolution of powers and in favour of immunity in respect of
words spoken or written at plenary sessions or committee levels.
However, the Senators voted
against 35% affirmative action for women as ministers and public office
holders while in favour of Independent Candidacy for elections in Nigeria.
The clause also makes it
obligatory for the President to deliver a State of the Nation address in a
joint session of the National Assembly.
In his remarks the President of
the Senate, Bukola Saraki, said with the amendment, there were enormous
opportunities in the hands of the younger generation, adding that this
amendments would strengthen democracy at large.
Meanwhile, Senator Abiodun
Olujimi from Elite state sought the indulgence of her colleagues to include the
Gender affirmative into the upcoming Gender equality bill consideration.
Ninety-seven lawmakers were in
attendance while 29 bills and 33 clauses were considered.
That is good but they would have added that once a governor is disqualified from any legislative position.
ReplyDeleteMr. Edwin you're right. In addition single term also for both Chambers of the legislation. Selfish people.
ReplyDeleteMr. Edwin you're right. In addition single term also for both Chambers of the legislation. Selfish people.
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