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16Jun

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Why I Lost the Senate Presidency – Yari

In a surprising turn of events, former Zamfara State governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has come forward to accuse fellow senators of betraying him in the race for the Senate Presidency seat. The All Progressives Congress (APC), Yari's political party, had initially chosen Godswill Akpabio from Akwa Ibom as their preferred candidate for the prestigious position. During the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday, Godswill Akpabio emerged victorious and was sworn in as the Senate President. Akpabio secured an impressive 63 votes, while Yari, unfortunately, fell short with only 46 votes. Expressing his disappointment, Yari revealed that he had high hopes of securing at least 61 out of the total 109 votes, which would have secured his victory as the Senate President. The f...

Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Amendment Of Section 84 In Newly Signed Electoral Act

1Mar

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Legislature, News, Nigeria

Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Amendment Of Section 84 In Newly Signed Electoral Act

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to amend section 84 (2) subsection 12 in the 2021 Electoral Act. President Buhari had on February 25 signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. During the signing, he criticised the section, which he said “constitutes a disenfranchisement of serving political office holders.” Read Also: House Of Representatives Passes Electoral Bill Without ‘Direct Primary’ Clause Section 84 (12) states that “No political appointee at any level shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the convention or congress of any political party for the purpose of the nomination of candidates for any election.” President Muhammadu Buhari Buhari in his letter to the Senate insisted that the amendment is necessary as the clause constitutes a ...

Nigeria: The Tinubu Rhetoric – My Response by Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki

20Aug

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Nigeria: The Tinubu Rhetoric – My Response by Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki

I have always restrained from joining issues in the media with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and this is based on my respect for him. However, I will not allow him to create a wrong, false and mischievous impression about the reasons for my decision to exit the All Progressives Congress (APC) and present his prejudice as facts for public consumption. I have been consistent in my complaints to all leaders of the APC, including Tinubu, that a situation where the National Assembly is not constructively engaged or carried along in key policy decisions, particularly those that will eventually require legislative approval, is not in the best interest of the nation. No genuine leader of the legislature will be comfortable that the Presidency will simply write a terse letter to the National Assembl...

Nigeria: Buhari To Be Impeached If These Conditions Are Not Met – National Assembly

5Jun

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Nigeria: Buhari To Be Impeached If These Conditions Are Not Met – National Assembly

The National Assembly has resolved to exercise its powers to impeach the president if the 10 demands they are presenting are not met by the Executive. The resolution was announced today June 5 2018 after a 4-hour long joint session of the upper and lower houses held behind closed doors. The 10 demands made by the legislators are as follows: 1. A clear order to the security agencies in the country to immediately put a stop to the killing of innocent Nigerians. 2. The use of the Police by the Executive to harass its perceived enemies and political opponents. 3. A strict adherence to the rule of law by the executive. 4. The President taking responsibility for actions taken by those he appointed. 5. Sincerity in the fight against corruption. 6. The protection of the sancti...

Nigeria: Senator President Implicated in Offa Bank Robbery

4Jun

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Nigeria: Senator President Implicated in Offa Bank Robbery

The Nigerian Police Force has invited the Nigerian Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki to answer some questions regarding the Offa robbery which led to the death of a total of about 33 persons, nine of which were Police officers. According to the Police, the invitation became necessary when some of the arrested suspects confessed to being political thugs to the Senate President. Speaking on the invitation, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force, Jimoh Moshood said "The Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki is being invited by the Nigeria Police Force to report to the Force Intelligence Response Team office at Guzape, Abuja to answer to the allegations levelled against him from the confessions of the Five (5) Gang Leaders and some of the other 17 suspects arrested for direct inv...