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Electoral Bill: Senators Resolve To Consult House Members, Constituents On Way Forward

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The Senate on Wednesday resolved to consult with the House of Representatives  before taking a definite action on the 2021 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill which President Muhammadu Buhari refused to assent to.

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This was the outcome of a closed-door session of the Red Chamber on Wednesday morning ahead of the day’s plenary.
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, announced the resolution of the upper chamber at the end of the executive session at 11.20am.
According to him, the Senators also agreed to consult with their constituents during the Christmas break on what should be their reaction to the rejection of the Electoral Bill by President Buhari.

 

 

He, however, assured that a joint position would be reached with the House after due consultation with Nigerians to determine the appropriate line of action when both chambers reconvene from the Christmas break in January. 

 

Speaking on what transpired in the closed session, Lawan said, “The Senate in a closed session deliberated on matters relevant to the workings of the Senate in particular and, the National Assembly in general.

 

“The Senate also in the closed session discussed how to respond to the letter from Mr. President on the electoral bill amendment.

 

“The Senate consequently resolved to consult with the House of Representatives in January when both the Senate and House will be in session.

 

“Presently, the House of Reps has gone or recess and like we all know, the constitutional provision is for the Senate and House of Representatives to jointly take the appropriate action.

 

“The Senate also resolved to consult with our constituents during our recess in January.

 

“The Senate believes that our constituents have a role to play as the major stakeholders in the laws that we make in the National Assembly.”

 

President Buhari in the letter dated December 13, 2021, had explained that his decision to withhold assent to the electoral bill was informed by advice from relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government after a thorough review. 

 

According to the President, signing the bill into law would have serious adverse legal, financial, economic and security consequences on the country, particularly in view of Nigeria’s peculiarities. 

 

He added that it would also impact negatively on the rights of citizens to participate in the government as constitutionally ensured.

 

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