Fresh controversy hits electoral bill over consensus option introduced by Senate
Consensus is one the three options introduced in the re-amended Electoral Act Amendment Bill which the Senate passed on January 19.
Reps add indirect primary clause in electoral act, pass bill again
Mr Buhari had rejected the legislation, saying in a democratic setting, parties should be allowed to choose their preferred mode of primary.
Senate adds other modes of primary, passes electoral amendment bill again
In a recent interview with Channels TV, Mr Buhari suggested there should be consensus, indirect and direct primaries to enable parties make their choice.
Gbajabiamila: Reps to reintroduce electoral amendment bill Wednesday
Welcoming lawmakers back from the yuletide recess, the speaker of the green chamber, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the bill will be reintroduced tomorrow.
Imo assembly declares Ngor Okpala seat vacant, suspends three lawmakers
An examination of Okereke’s attendance records showed that he had only attended plenary 43 times since the inauguration of the Ninth Assembly.
Senate passes 2022 budget
Mr Buhari had presented the proposal of N16.391 trillion but the green chamber increased it to N17.126 trillion by additional N735 billion.
Reps pass, increase 2022 budget by N735bn
The lower legislative chamber passed the budget after Muktar Betara, chairman of the committee on appropriations, presented a report.
Gbajabiamila: Reps to take next line of action on electoral bill rejected by Buhari...
Mr Buhari had written to the national assembly on his refusal to assent to the amendment bill submitted to him on November 19.
Senate goes into closed door session over electoral amendment bill rejected by Buhari
He cited cost, security and rights violations of the clause as his reason for withholding his assent.