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There was commotion at the House of Representatives today after a bill granting immunity to leaders of the National Assembly was introduced, Channels TV reports.
The bill seeks to alter Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution. It was by the Minority Leader, Rep. Leo Ogor but was vehemently opposed by the Majority Leader, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila,
"The amendment is straight forward but it needs some clear explanation. The amendment seeks to strengthen the national assembly. The leadership should be protected in the period they are in office," Ogor said.
He was immediately countered by Gbajabiamila, who said the bill is wrong timed. “We must feel the pulse of the people. There is something about timing, timing in any piece of legislation is important. There are issues in the senate and I pray it’s resolved.”he said
Speaker Yakubu Dogara however passed the bill for second reading. His decision caused more commotion on the floor.
He explained later that any bill(s) seeking to amend the constitution are normally allowed to pass through the 2nd Reading, before being sent to the adhoc committee on the review of constitution.
The bill seeks to alter Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution. It was by the Minority Leader, Rep. Leo Ogor but was vehemently opposed by the Majority Leader, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila,
"The amendment is straight forward but it needs some clear explanation. The amendment seeks to strengthen the national assembly. The leadership should be protected in the period they are in office," Ogor said.
He was immediately countered by Gbajabiamila, who said the bill is wrong timed. “We must feel the pulse of the people. There is something about timing, timing in any piece of legislation is important. There are issues in the senate and I pray it’s resolved.”he said
Speaker Yakubu Dogara however passed the bill for second reading. His decision caused more commotion on the floor.
He explained later that any bill(s) seeking to amend the constitution are normally allowed to pass through the 2nd Reading, before being sent to the adhoc committee on the review of constitution.
